Work-based Learning/Internship Requirements:
There are two (2) work-based learning classes required for the substance abuse concentration. Students who intend on becoming certified as substance abuse counselors must meet the requirements laid out by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board. For WBL hours to count towards certification with NCASPPB students should have their internship hours recorded and signed by a site supervisor who is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor.
Courses
Required Courses for Program | AAS | CERT | |
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | ✔ | |
BIO 111 | General Biology I | ✔ | |
CIS 110 | Intro to Computers | ✔ | |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | ✔ | |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | ✔ | |
HSE 110 | Introduction to Human Services | ✔ | |
HSE 112 | Group Process I | ✔ | |
HSE 123 | Interviewing Techniques | ✔ | |
HSE 125 | Counseling | ✔ | |
HSE 210 | Human Services Issues | ✔ | |
HSE 225 | Crisis Intervention | ✔ | |
HUM | Humanities | ✔ | |
MED 118 | Medical Law and Ethics | ✔ | |
PSY 150 | General Psychology | ✔ | |
PSY 241 | Developmental Psych | ✔ | |
PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology | ✔ | |
SAB 110 | Substance Abuse Overview | ✔ | |
SAB 120 | Intake and Assessment | ✔ | |
SAB 125 | Substance Abuse Case Management | ✔ | |
SAB 135 | Addictive Process | ✔ | |
SAB 240 | SAB Issues in Client Service | ✔ | |
SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | ✔ | |
SOC 220 | Social Problems | ✔ | |
WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | ✔ | |
WBL 115 | Work-Based Learning Seminar I | ✔ | |
WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | ✔ | |
WBL 125 | Work-Based Learning Seminar II | ✔ | |
Semester Hours Required for Degree | 69 |
AAS = Associate in Applied Science
CERT= Certificate (Substance Abuse)
✔ Denotes required for degree completion
Outlook for Employment
Students must first apply for the Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) credentials from the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board in order to become employed as addiction counselors/specialist. Graduates of the program will qualify for employment in drug and alcohol treatment facilities, mental health centers, and community health centers.
Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student
Course# | Course Name | CL. | LB. | CLIN. | CR. |
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
CIS 110 | Intro to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 110 | Introduction to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 110 | Substance Abuse Overview | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 120 | Intake and Assessment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
16 | 4 | 0 | 15 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER | |||||
ACA 122 | College Student Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
HSE 210 | Human Services Issues | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
MED 118 | Medical Law & Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
PSY 241 | Dev. Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 135 | Addictive Process | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 240 | SAB Issues in Client Serv. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SOC 210 | Intro to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
16 | 2 | 0 | 17 | ||
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 112 | Group Process I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
HSE 123 | Interviewing Techniques | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 125 | SAB Case Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
WBL 115 | WBL Seminar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
13 | 4 | 10 | 16 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER | |||||
BIO 111 | Biology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
HSE 125 | Counseling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HUM XXX | Humanities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
WBL 125 | WBL Seminar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
16 | 3 | 10 | 15 | ||
61 | 13 | 20 | 69 |
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS
REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE: 69
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