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Chemical Dependency Studies A.A. Degree

Part 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:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 300
Introduction to Human Services
3
Req
HSER 310
Ethical Issues and Client's Rights
3
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3

Semester 2

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 340
Introduction to Chemical Dependency or
3
L7B
PSYC 400
Introduction to Chemical Dependency
3
RE
PSYC C1000
Introduction to Psychology or
3
L4
PSYC C1000H H
Introduction to Psychology - Honors
3
GE
PSYC 330
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
L2

Second Year

Semester 3

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 330
Issues of Diverse Populations or
3
PSYC 365
Issues of Diverse Populations
3
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A

Semester 4

5.5 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5
Elec
any elective course
2.5

Third Year

Semester 5

6.5 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 341
Physiology and Pharmacology: Alcohol & Other Drugs or
3
HSER 340 or PSYC 400
PSYC 401
Physiology and Pharmacology: Alcohol & Other Drugs
3
Req
HSER 360
Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling
3
HSER 300
Req
HEED 315
First Aid
0.5

Semester 6

7 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 342
Alcoholism: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery or
3
HSER 341 or PSYC 401
PSYC 402
Alcoholism: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery
3
Req
PSYC 340
Abnormal Behavior or
3
PSYC 481 H
Honors Abnormal Behavior
3
Req
HEED 310
Heartsaver First Aid, Adult and Pediatric CPR and AED
1

Fourth Year

Semester 7

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 365
Techniques of Group Counseling
3
HSER 360
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6

Semester 8

5 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 362
Practices in Human Services
3
Req
HSER 498
Work Experience in Human Services
2

Fifth Year

Semester 9

2 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
HSER 498
Work Experience in Human Services
2

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
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
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

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).

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

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 of internship (HSER 498) involves approximately 24 hours of work experience plus three 50-minute sessions on campus.
  • In addition to having valid First Aid and CPR certification during internship placement, students must also provide a TB clearance.
  • There is a push in the industry toward requiring bachelor’s degrees. Students interested in transferring to pursue a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to discuss their options with a counselor.

Published April 12, 2025

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