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Degree Programs - AAS Chemical Dependency Counseling

Associates of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Counseling (HEGIS 5506)

 

This program has been developed to address the burgeoning needs of society rife with alcohol and substance abuse problems.  These conditions have tremendous and far-reaching impact on children, families and other members of our communities.  In response, the substance abuse and chemical dependency fields have expressed the need for liberally educated and trained individuals to serve those individuals, families and communities experiencing the impact of these problems.  NCCC is well-poised to offer a degree that will prepare individuals for a career in the substance abuse and chemical dependency field as well as offer our community trained providers in the field.  This program also offers students the training necessary to sit of the CASAC certification exam.  Students are required to achieve a 2.0 final grade point average in each HUS designated course in order to progress in the program.

 

AAS Chemical Dependency Counseling (63 credits)

*Students must earn a minimum of a "C" (73%) in each core course and in SOC107 Sociology of Addiction in order to receive graduation credit for this degree.

  Credits 

 I. Program Core Courses (27 credits)

 

   A. HUS 100 Introduction to Human Services (Fall only)

 3

   B. SOC 200 Introduction to Social Welfare (Spring only)

 3

   C. BIO 111 Physiology and Pharmacology of AOD (Spring only)

 3

   D. HUS 200 Human Services Delivery (Fall only)

  3 

   E. HUS 201 Basic Counseling Skills

  3 

   F. PSY 220 Counseling Theories (Fall only)

  3 

   G. HUS 222 Introduction to Group Counseling (Spring only)

    3   

   H. HUS 230 Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention (Spring only)

  3 
   I. HUS 205 Human Services Internship and Seminar

 3

 II. Liberal Arts and Science (31 credits)

 

   A. Social Science (9 credits)

 

     1. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

 3 

     2. SOC 107 Sociology of Addiction

 3 
     3. PSY 202 Developmental Psychology

3

   B. Humanities (6 credits)

 

     1. ENG 101 English Composition I

 3 

     2. ENG 102 English Composition II or ENG 105 Speech Fundamentals

3

   C. Mathematics (3 credits)

 

     1. MAT Elective (*MAT121 Statistics Recommended)

 3 

   D. Natural Science and Lab (4 credits)

 

     1. BIO,CHE,EAS,PHY Elective

4

   E. Liberal Arts and Science Electives (6 credits)

 

     1. ANT,ART,BIO,CHE,DRA,EAS,ECO,ENG(except ENG100),FRE,GEO,

         HIS,HUM,MAT(except MAT100),MUS,PHI,PHY,POS,PSY,SOC,SPA.

 3

     2. PSY 130 Psychology of Personal Growth (*strongly suggested)

 3

 III. General Electives (6 credits)

 

     1. CIS 130 Intro to Windows Based Software (*strongly suggested)

 3

     2. Select from any credit courses offered by the College.

 3

 IV. Physical Health (2 credits)

 

     1. PED or HED

 1

     2. PED or HED

 1
 Total:

 63

 

Basic competency courses may be required of students who need to develop learning skills.  A maximum of 6 credits of basic skills courses may be applied toward a degree in the General Electives area.

 

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