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Associate in Science Degree - Substance Abuse Counseling Option

Overview

Degree available DSUlive

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze, interpret, and use data and information in learning and in research. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)

2. Use technology as both a learning and as a professional application tool. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, and VII.)

3. Communicate ideas clearly through visual, verbal, and written forms using graphs, models, and the vocabulary specific to the Social Sciences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, and VII.)

4. Demonstrate an ability to build upon and apply Social Science intellectual knowledge (and skills) in a variety of settings and environments. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Associate in Science Degree - Substance Abuse Counseling Option?

A degree in substance abuse counseling allows for employment in working with those facing substance abuse in opioids or alcohol, a profession of growing need and significant contribution to the well-being of society.

Possible Career Paths

  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Alcohol Abuse Counselor
  • Opioid Abuse Counselor
  • Treatment Specialist

Requirements

General Education Course Requirements

 Group I   (A)
 ENGL 110 or ENGL 111H*
 3
 Group I   (B)
 ENGL 120 or ENGL 121H*
 3
 Group I   (C)
 COMM 110 or COMM 111H*
 3
 Group II  (A)
 CSCI 101
 3
 Group II  (B)
 COMM 216 or SPAN 101
 3
 Group II  (C)
 PSYC 111
 3
 Group II  (D)
 Well-Being
 2
 Group III (A)
 Creative Expressions
 3
 Group III (B)
 Literature
 3
 Group III (C)
 MATH 103 (Recommended)
 4
 Group III (D)
 Social Science      
 3
 Group III (E)
 Natural Science
 4
 Elective
 POLS 115 (Recommended)
 3
  Total Credit Hours
 40

Core Courses

PSYC 250Developmental Psychology

3

PSYC 370Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYC 410Counseling Psychology

3

PSYC 420Drugs, the Brain and Behavior

3

SOC 115Social Problems

3

SOC 310Sex and Drugs in Society

3

SWK 381Cultural Diversity

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Select three credits of the following:

PSYC 297Psychology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education

1-6

SOC 297Sociology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education

1-6

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours:64

Semester Sequence

First Semester

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

UNIV 100Freshman Seminar

1

General Education Global Perspectives Course COMM 216 or SPAN 101

3-4

General Education Natural Science Course/Lab

4

General Education Social Science Course

3

General Education Well-Being Course

2

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Fourth Semester

PSYC 297Psychology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education

1-6

Three Credits Required

PSYC 420Drugs, the Brain and Behavior

3

SOC 310Sex and Drugs in Society

3

SWK 381Cultural Diversity

3

General Education Literature Course

3

General Education General Education Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:18

CSCI 101 satisfies general education requirement 2A

MATH 103 satisfies general education requirement 3B

Psychology internship may be completed in summer session

Second Semester

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3

CSCI 101Introduction To Computers

3

ENGL 120College Composition II

3

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 115Social Problems

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

MATH 103College Algebra

4

PSYC 250Developmental Psychology

3

PSYC 370Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYC 410Counseling Psychology

3

General Education Creative Expression Course

3

Total Credit Hours:16