Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ http://catalog.aacc.edu	Catalog: 2018-2019 Catalog Program Name: Addiction Counseling (certificate)
Addiction Counseling (certificate) Title of Certificate: Addiction Counseling, Certificate Award: Certificate Code: CRT.HUS.ADD-CNSL Total Credit Hours: 24 Learn more about the Addiction Counseling Certificate program Purpose: Prepares students for careers in addiction counseling and enhances knowledge and skills of those already working in the field. Skills include individual, family and group counseling techniques, as well as assessment, treatment planning, prevention, and other topics related to addiction. Coursework includes 100 hours of clinical fieldwork. The certificate provides the necessary academic coursework to attain certification as a certified supervised counselor-alcohol and drug (CSC-AD) by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors. Students should contact the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors for all licensure and certification requirements at 410-764-4732 or https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/ for requirements. AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310. Range of Occupations Addiction counselor Additional Program Requirements Students must earn a grade of C or better in all human services courses. 100 hours of unpaid clinical fieldwork in a community addiction agency is required in order to complete the program.
Entrance/Admission Requirements
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening This program requires the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and possible drug screening. For complete details, see the Health Sciences section of this catalog.
Certificate Graduation Requirements To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115. See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements
Certificate Requirements: 24 credits
Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
HUS 101-Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice	3 credit hours
HUS 102-Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependence	3 credit hours
HUS 114-Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	3
HUS 115-Fieldwork: Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	3 credit hours
HUS 130-Introduction to Family Counseling	3 credit hours
HUS 140-Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Co-occurring Disorders	3 credit hours
HUS 141-Group Dynamics	3 credit hours
HUS 200-Addiction Treatment Delivery	3 credit hours
Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Have knowledge of a variety of models and theories of addiction. Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person using and significant others. Describe the philosophies, practice,, and policies of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for addiction and co-occurring disorders. Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment process. Identify established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care. Understand diverse cultures, and incorporate the relevant needs of culturally diverse groups, as well as people with disabilities, into clinical practice. Outline the addiction professional’s obligations to adhere to legal, ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in the helping relationship. Use screening instruments to gather initial data about substance use and co-occurring disorders from the client. Select and use a comprehensive assessment process that is sensitive to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and disabilities. Develop treatment plans. Have knowledge of community resources and will make appropriate referrals. Demonstrate case management and service coordination as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Have knowledge of individual therapeutic modalities that facilitate behavioral change. Understand group counseling modalities for substance use disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of accepted principles of client record management. This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.
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Catalog: 2018-2019 Catalog Program Name: Addiction Counseling (certificate)

Addiction Counseling (certificate)

Title of Certificate: Addiction Counseling, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.HUS.ADD-CNSL

Total Credit Hours: 24

Learn more about the Addiction Counseling Certificate program

Purpose: Prepares students for careers in addiction counseling and enhances knowledge and skills of those already working in the field. Skills include individual, family and group counseling techniques, as well as assessment, treatment planning, prevention, and other topics related to addiction. Coursework includes 100 hours of clinical fieldwork. The certificate provides the necessary academic coursework to attain certification as a certified supervised counselor-alcohol and drug (CSC-AD) by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors. Students should contact the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors for all licensure and certification requirements at 410-764-4732 or https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/ for requirements.

AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.

Range of Occupations

Addiction counselor

Additional Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all human services courses. 100 hours of unpaid clinical fieldwork in a community addiction agency is required in order to complete the program.

Entrance/Admission Requirements

Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening

This program requires the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and possible drug screening. For complete details, see the Health Sciences section of this catalog.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115. See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements

Certificate Requirements: 24 credits

Course Name

Credits

Term Taken

Grade

HUS 101-Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice

3 credit hours

HUS 102-Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependence

3 credit hours

HUS 114-Counseling, Assessment and Case Management

HUS 115-Fieldwork: Counseling, Assessment and Case Management

3 credit hours

HUS 130-Introduction to Family Counseling

3 credit hours

HUS 140-Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Co-occurring Disorders

3 credit hours

HUS 141-Group Dynamics

3 credit hours

HUS 200-Addiction Treatment Delivery

3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Have knowledge of a variety of models and theories of addiction.
Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person using and significant others.
Describe the philosophies, practice,, and policies of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment process.
Identify established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
Understand diverse cultures, and incorporate the relevant needs of culturally diverse groups, as well as people with disabilities, into clinical practice.
Outline the addiction professional’s obligations to adhere to legal, ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in the helping relationship.
Use screening instruments to gather initial data about substance use and co-occurring disorders from the client.
Select and use a comprehensive assessment process that is sensitive to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and disabilities.
Develop treatment plans.
Have knowledge of community resources and will make appropriate referrals.
Demonstrate case management and service coordination as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Have knowledge of individual therapeutic modalities that facilitate behavioral change.
Understand group counseling modalities for substance use disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Career and Educational Advancement Resources

Career, Workforce Certifications Education and Transfer Resources

Gainful Employment

Gainful Employment Information