Addiction Studies Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to provide students with career preparation at the vocational certificate level in the field of substance abuse intervention and counseling for those preparing for careers in substance use disorder counseling or other related human or social services fields.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Social Sciences, Human Development, Kinesiology & Health

Department

Human Services

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Public Service, Culture, Society

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify the addiction field, theoretical models of treatment, evidenced based practices, clinical approaches, and ethical implications and professional responsibilities.

  2. Describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes and competency in working with the diverse populations, those meeting the criteria for substance use disorders, families and community prevention and intervention efforts which make up the field of Addiction Counseling, and other critical skills and issues involved in becoming a state certified substance use disorder counselor.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

15 units
HUMSV 130
Introduction to Addiction Studies: Drugs, Health, and Society

This course provides an exploration of the psychological, sociological, and physical causes and effects of substance use disorder.  Also included are overviews of the biopsychosocial nature of addiction; the impact of addiction on children, families and society; contemporary treatment and prevention approaches; and the addiction counseling profession.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
  2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
  3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • HUMSV 132
    Diverse Populations
    This course explores the cultural impact of race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, and religion on substance use and access to treatment. The course will provide exposure to the fundamentals of cross-cultural counseling of individuals and families with substance use disorders, and common cultural barriers to traditional dependency counseling are examined. 

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    HUMSV 133
    Pharmacology

    The biological impact of alcoholism and other drug dependencies, with an emphasis on the treatment and recovery processes, and the role of medical professionals as members of the recovery team are reviewed in this course.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: HUMSV 130
    HUMSV 179
    Law and Ethics
    This course explores the legal, ethical, professional and personal issues involved in the treatment of substance use disorder. Emphasis is placed on professional responsibility and patient rights as well as issues of the work place and professional growth. 

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    HUMSV 136
    Addiction Studies: Basic Counseling I

    This course is designed for students seeking a certificate in Addiction Studies. Included topics are the dynamics of the helping relationship, analysis and implications of common characteristics of substance dependent individuals, demonstration and practice of assessment, interviewing and referral techniques; and review of counseling skills and case management.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: HUMSV 130
      2. and
    2. Prerequisite: HUMSV 179

    2nd Semester

    16 units
    HUMSV 131
    Co-Occur Disorders

    This course reviews the major concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health disorders associated with addiction. Skills in recognizing co-occurring disorders, referral and case management of clients, and appropriate scope of practice are emphasized. Common types of mental health issues associated with addiction, including mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and unresolved issues of childhood abuse, are covered as well as an overview of appropriate treatment and management approaches.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    HUMSV 134
    Family Dynamics of Addiction

    This course offers an overview of family dynamics associated with alcoholism and drug addiction; the impact of the diseases on family members; family oriented approaches to recovery; and the reintegration of the family into the community.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    HUMSV 135
    Prevention, Intervention and Recovery

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of theories and strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders. Primary, secondary, and tertiary and evidence-based prevention models will be introduced and assessed. Prevention programs and activities appropriate for the community, school, parents and family, and work-sites will be covered. Strategies such as education, public policies, media/information dissemination, ethnic, cultural, and gender-specific approaches, environmental risk reduction, and alternatives will be presented and assessed for their application to different target populations.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    HUMSV 137
    Addiction Studies: Group Counseling II

    This course is designed for students seeking a certificate in Addiction Studies, and includes practical implications and experience in various recovery and crisis intervention modalities; investigation of and experience in group dynamics; analysis and interpretation of critical aspects of counseling; analysis of the role of significant others in the recovery process; discussion of current treatment interventions; and the process of case management and record keeping.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: HUMSV 136
      2. and
    2. Prerequisite: HUMSV 230
      3. and
    3. Prerequisite: HUMSV 232
    HUMSV 140
    Case Management in Public Service
    This course provides an overview of the history, theories, skills and knowledge of case management in public social service settings. Topics include organizational structure, funding streams, regulatory issues, job descriptions, skills, personal qualities, evaluation, assessment and referral, employment services, and career paths. It is designed for students entering into the field of case management in public service.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    HUMSV 230
    Addiction Studies: Internship Seminar I

    This course is an introduction to the duties and work objectives of counselors in addiction studies and related fields. Basic skills are developed through discussion and demonstration. This course serves as a lecture-based support for students in fieldwork.

    Course Details:

    1. Corequisite: HUMSV 232

    3rd Semester

    9 units
    HUMSV 231
    Addiction Studies: Internship Seminar II

    This course reviews job skills such as case management, assessment, and counseling. These skills are monitored and enhanced through class discussion and demonstration in this lecture-based foundation to the student field work.

    Course Details:

    1. Corequisite: HUMSV 233
    HUMSV 232
    Addiction Studies: Fieldwork I

    This course provides supervised field work in the areas of orientation, screening, goal setting and evaluation, and the beginning techniques of alcohol and drug counseling at specific agencies. Students work in their assigned agencies for approximately 10 hours per week.

    Course Details:

    1. Corequisite: HUMSV 230
    HUMSV 233
    Addiction Studies: Fieldwork II

    This course provides supervised field work in the areas of on the job skills such as treatment planning, intake and assessment and facilitation of groups in the field of alcohol and drug counseling at specific agencies. Students work in their assigned agencies for approximately 10 hours per week.

    Course Details:

    1. Corequisite: HUMSV 231
    One course from the following:
    This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of human diversity and culture. Cultural anthropologists study human organization, expression, subsistence, communication, belief, and identity, in relation to social inequalities and culture change.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
  • Transfers to UC/CSU

    • This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of human diversity and culture. Cultural anthropologists study human organization, expression, subsistence, communication, belief, and identity, in relation to social inequalities and culture change. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to UC/CSU

    • An introduction to the social work and human service professions and social welfare within American society. Study of the history of social work and human services, roles and responsibilities of the social worker and a human service practitioner, including professional code of ethics governing these professions, the principles of social work practice and theoretical perspectives of human services in response to social problems. To build an appreciation of diversity and an understanding of marginalized and under-privileged and under-served populations in our society.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    This course surveys the nature and scope of psychology as a science. The content focuses on the exploration of psychological theories, concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include psychology research design, biological bases of behavior, perception, consciousness, cognition, learning, development, memory, personality, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, emotion, motivation, social psychology, and applied psychology.  

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course surveys the nature and scope of psychology as a science. The content focuses on the exploration of psychological theories, concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include psychology research design, biological bases of behavior, perception, consciousness, cognition, learning, development, memory, personality, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, emotion, motivation, social psychology, and applied psychology.This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course is an introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Included in this examination are the social influences on human behavior, social structure, culture, socialization and the self, group dynamics, social stratification, and global patterns, with an emphasis on social institutions.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 100
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    3. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU

    • This course is an introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Included in this examination are the social influences on human behavior, social structure, culture, socialization and the self, group dynamics, social stratification, and global patterns, with an emphasis on social institutions. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU