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Associates in Science

 

 

Certificates of Achievement

 

Associate in Science Degree - Addiction Counseling
Catalog 2009-2010

The associate degree program in addiction counseling provides students with the academic preparation needed for employment in the addiction counseling field.  Earning this degree may also facilitate the student's transfer to a four-year college or university.  Students who wish to transfer must consult with program faculty and college counselors to insure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions are met.  To earn an associate in science degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better.  ADS 155 satisfies both a major and a DVC general education requirement, however the units are only counted once.

Upon completing this degree, a student may apply for any of the state recognized professional credentials offered by the following organizations:  California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), and the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR).  Each of these credentials has additional testing and/or field practicum hours required, but all of the educational coursework is completed when you finish the addiction counseling program at DVC.

Major requirements

units

ADS 101

Introduction to Substance Abuse and Treatment

  3

ADS 102

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills

  3

ADS 103*

Group Process

  2

ADS 151*

Ethical and Legal Concerns for ADS Paraprofessionals

  1.5

ADS 152*

Relapse Prevention

  3

ADS 154*

Dual Disorders

  3

ADS 155

Diverse Communities and Social Services

  3

ADS 163

Pharmacology and Medical Aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs

  3

ADS 168*

Group Leadership

  2

ADS 170

Introduction to Codependency and Family Issues

  3

ADS 171*

ADS Field Work I

  5.5

ADS 172*

ADS Field Work II

  5.5

Total units for the major

37.5

*The above courses have specific prerequisites. See catalog description for details.

 

Associate in science degree in Addiction Counseling (DataTel code AS.ADSAC.D)
SLO#1. co-facilitate group discussions.

SLO#2. create helping strategies and treatment modalities based on clients' stage of dependence change or recovery.

SLO#3. understand a variety of addiction treatment models.

SLO#4. recognize the importance of social and community services in the treatment and recovery process.

SLO#5. understand how addiction affects family systems.

SLO#6. understand various assessment tools, treatment plans and charting protocols.

SLO#7. understand legal and ethical concerns for workers in the addiction field.

SLO#8. demonstrate basic listening skills.


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Associate in Science degree - Addiction Studies
Catalog 2009-2010

The associate degree program in addiction studies provides students with a broad general education while integrating an in-depth exploration of the skills and knowledge to work with people who have addiction problems.  This degree will contribute significantly to those who want to work in occupational fields such as social services, criminal justice, youth services, education, clergy, nursing, and human resources.  Earning this degree may also facilitate the student's transfer to a four-year college or university.  Students who wish to transfer must consult with program faculty and college counselors to insure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions are met.  ADS 155 satisfies both a major and a DVC general education requirement, however the units are only counted once.  To earn an associate in science degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better.

Major requirements

units

ADS 101

Introduction to Substance Abuse and Treatment

  3

ADS 102

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills

  3

ADS 152*

Relapse Prevention

  3

ADS 154*

Dual Disorders

  3

ADS 155

Diverse Communities and Social Services

  3

ADS 163

Pharmacology and Medical Aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs

  3

ADS 170

Introduction to Codependency and Family Issues

  3

Total units for the major

21

*The above courses have specific prerequisites. See catalog description for details.

 

Associate in science degree in Addiction Studies (DataTel code AS.ADSAS.D)
The purpose of this program is listed in the DVC catalog. The purpose of this program is listed in the DVC catalog.

SLO#1. create helping strategies and treatment modalities based on clients' stage of dependence change or recovery.

SLO#2. understand a variety of addiction treatment models.

SLO#3. recognize the importance of social and community services in the treatment and recovery process.

SLO#4. understand how addiction affects family systems.


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Certificate of Achievement - Addiction Counseling
Catalog 2009-2010

The addiction counseling certificate provides students with the academic preparation needed for employment in the addiction counseling field.  Upon completing this certificate, a student may apply for any of the state recognized professional credentials offered by the following organizations:  California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), and the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR).  Each of these certificates had additional testing and/or field practicum hours required, but all of the educational coursework is completed when you finish the addiction counseling certificate at DVC.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better.  Required courses are primarily available in the evening and later afternoon.  Although students may start during any semester and progress at their own pace, completion of the certificate will take approximately four semesters.

Required courses

units

ADS 101

Introduction to Substance Abuse and Treatment

  3

ADS 102

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills

  3

ADS 103*

Group Process

  2

ADS 151*

Ethical and Legal Concerns for ADS Paraprofessionals

  1.5

ADS 152*

Relapse Prevention

  3

ADS 154*

Dual Disorders

  3

ADS 155

Diverse Communities and Social Services

  3

ADS 163

Pharmacology and Medical Aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs

  3

ADS 168*

Group Leadership

  2

ADS 170

Introduction to Codependency and Family Issues

  3

ADS 171*

ADS Field Work I

  5.5

ADS 172*

ADS Field Work II

  5.5

Total units required

37.5

*The above courses have specific prerequisites. See catalog description for details.

 

Certificate of achievement in Addiction Counseling (DataTel code CA.ADSAC.D)
SLO#1. co-facilitate group discussions.

SLO#2. create helping strategies and treatment modalities based on a client's stage of dependence change or recovery.

SLO#3. demonstrate an understanding of a variety of addiction treatment models.

SLO#4. recognize the importance of social and community services in the treatment and recovery process.

SLO#5. demonstrate an understanding of how addiction affects family systems.

SLO#6. demonstrate an understanding of various assessment tools, treatment plans and charting protocols.

SLO#7. demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical concerns for workers in the addiction field.

SLO#8. demonstrate basic listening skills.


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Certificate of Achievement - Addiction Studies
Catalog 2009-2010

The addiction studies certificate is for students who want a specialized focus in addiction, treatment and recovery but are not preparing to become an addiction counselor.  This certificate may be useful for teachers, human services personnel, or community service personnel who want to have a deeper understanding of the addiction process.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better.  Required courses are primarily available in the evening and late afternoon.  Although students may start during any semester and progress at their own pace, completion of the certificate requirements will take a minimum of two semesters.

Important note: Once this certificate is completed, if you choose to continue in the addiction studies program, you may apply these units towards the more in-depth addiction counseling certificate.  When a student has enough units to earn either certificate, they need to fill out an "application for a certificate" form during the semester in which they will complete the units.  This form must be picked up and turned in to the Admissions Office.  If the form is not filled out, a student will not receive the certificate from the college even if they have completed all the units.

Required courses

units

ADS 101

Introduction to Substance Abuse and Treatment

  3

ADS 102

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills

  3

ADS 152*

Relapse Prevention

  3

ADS 154*

Dual Disorders

  3

ADS 155

Diverse Communities and Social Services

  3

ADS 163

Pharmacology and Medical Aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs

  3

ADS 170

Introduction to Codependency and Family Issues

  3

Total units required

21

*The above courses have specific prerequisites. See catalog description for details.

 

Certificate of achievement in Addiction Studies (DataTel code CA.ADSAS.D)
The purpose of this program is listed in the DVC catalog. The purpose of this program is listed in the DVC catalog.

SLO#1. create helping strategies and treatment modalities based on a client's stage of dependence change or recovery.

SLO#2. demonstrate an understanding of a variety of addiction treatment models.

SLO#3. recognize the importance of social and community services in the treatment and recovery process.

SLO#4. demonstrate an understanding of how addiction affects family systems.


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