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Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
38.5

First Year

Semester 1

12.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
HSER 300
Introduction to Human Services
3
Req
HSER 310
Ethical Issues and Client's Rights
3
RE
PSYC 305
Psychology Applied to Modern Life
3
Req
HSER 340 / PSYC 400
Introduction to Chemical Dependency
3
Req
HEED 315
First Aid
0.5

Semester 2

13 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
HSER 341 / PSYC 401
Physiology and Pharmacology: Alcohol & Other Drugs
3
Req
HSER 360
Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling
3
Req
HSER 330 / PSYC 365
Issues of Diverse Populations
3
Req
PSYC 340 / 481 H
Abnormal Behavior
3
Req
HEED 310
Heartsaver First Aid, Adult and Pediatric CPR and AED
1

H honors courses

Second Year

Semester 3

11 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
HSER 342 / PSYC 402
Alcoholism: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery
3
Req
HSER 365
Techniques of Group Counseling
3
Req
HSER 362
Practices in Human Services
3
Req
HSER 498
Work Experience in Human Services
2

Semester 4

2 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
HSER 498
Work Experience in Human Services
2
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

Upon completion of this program, students possess the coursework required for initial certification as a California drug and alcohol counselor (CDAC).

Scheduling Notes:

  • The program is designed for students to take 2 units of HSER 498 in one semester and 2 units in another semester, so all 12 counselor core functions are covered by the end of the second semester of HSER 498.

Other Notes:

  • The second semester internship (HSER 498) involves approximately 24 hours of work experience plus three 50-minute sessions on campus.

Published April 15, 2024

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