Human Services Technology/Addiction and Recovery Studies, AAS (A4538E)

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The Human Services Technology/Addiction and Recovery Studies concentration prepares students to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, managing community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and pursuit of four-year degrees.

Course work includes classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemical dependency, psychological/sociological process, the twelve Core Functions, intervention techniques with individuals in groups, and follow-up activities with recovering clients.

Graduates should qualify for positions as substance abuse counselors, DWI counselors, halfway house workers, residential facility employees, and substance education specialists. With educational and clinical experiences, graduates can obtain certification by the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board.

Fall I

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HSE 110 - Intro to Human Services Credit Hours: 3
HSE 112 - Group Process I Credit Hours: 2
HSE 135 - Orientation Lab I Credit Hours: 1
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SAB 110 - Substance Abuse Overview Credit Hours: 3
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 ^*or ACA 122
Total Recommended Credits: 16

Spring I

HSE 225 - Crisis Intervention Credit Hours: 3
SAB 125 - SA Case Management Credit Hours: 3
SAB 135 - Addictive Process Credit Hours: 3
Communication (3 Credits): COM 231 ^* or ENG 112
Natural Sciences (3 Credits): BIO 110 or BIO 161 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Summer I

PSY 241 - Developmental Psych Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3
Computer Elective (2 Credits): CIS 110 ^* or CIS 111
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): HUM 115 ^* or HUM 120
Total Recommended Credits: 11

Fall II

HSE 123 - Interviewing Techniques Credit Hours: 3
SAB 210 - Addiction and Recovery Counsel Credit Hours: 3
Required Electives (3 Credits): GRO 120 , GRO 150 , HSC 110 ,
HSE 212 , HSE 242 ^*, HSE 255 , SWK 110 , SWK 113 , WBL 121
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): SOC 210 ^*or SOC 225
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Spring II

HSE 125 - Counseling Credit Hours: 3
HSE 210 - Human Services Issues Credit Hours: 2
SAB 120 - Intake and Assessment Credit Hours: 3
SAB 240 - SAB Issues in Client Serv Credit Hours: 3
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1
WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 67

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science. Graduates of this program must demonstrate competence in math by completion of MAT 003 with a P1.

This program has program accreditation by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education.

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