Addictive Disorders Studies, Associate in Science
This Addictive Disorders Studies Associate in Science degree is a CAADE (California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators) and CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals) approved program that prepares students for several different careers in the Addiction Counseling field. Students completing this program will have the necessary education, knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Students will learn the responsibilities of a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) by doing intakes, screening and assessments, motivational interviewing, supportive and group counseling, crisis intervention, informatio
Courses
- ADS R101 — Overview of Addiction
- ADS R102 — Case Management for Treatment
- ADS R103 — Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse
- ADS R104 — Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques
- ADS R105A — Group Leadership I
- ADS R108 — Alcohol/Drugs and Human Development
- ADS R109 — Counseling Addicted Families
- ADS R112 — Prevention, Intervention and Recovery
- ADS R113A — Co-Occurring Disorders I
- ADS R118 — Culture, Race and Gender Diversity in Treatment
- ADS R124 — Ethics and Confidentiality for Alcohol/Drug Studies
- ADS R200A — Work Experience in Addictive Disorders Studies I
- ADS R200B — Work Experience in Addictive Disorders Studies II
- ADS R210A — Addictive Disorders Studies Field Experience I
- ADS R210B — Addictive Disorders Studies Field Experience II
- ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing
- ENGL C1000H — Academic Reading and Writing - Honors