This planner contains a recommended sequence of courses to complete the degree online in five terms. Recommended courses are high-enrolled courses that can be expected to have online sections in the term in which they appear. Other courses from the same category can be substituted when they meet the program requirements. Refer to the course catalog, your academic advisor or your academic chair for more information. Refer to AACC’s Transfer Agreements page: https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/.

Official Title of Major: Addiction Counseling, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.HUS.ADD-CNSL

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60

Learn more about the Addiction Counseling Degree 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 250 hours of clinical fieldwork. The degree 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.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all human services courses. In order to complete the degree, 250 hours of unpaid clinical fieldwork in a community addiction agency is required.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Nicole Williams

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

First Year - Term 1 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 / ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1    (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
MAT 135 - Statistics   OR  MAT 137 - College Algebra   (Mathematics General Education Requirement) These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
HUS 101 - Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice   (Diversity Requirement)	3 credit hours
HUS 141 - Group Dynamics	3 credit hours

First Year - Term 2 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology  (Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
HUS 114 - Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	3 credit hours
HUS 115 - Fieldwork: Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	3 credit hours

First Year - Term 3 (Summer)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
HEA 111 - Personal and Community Health  (Wellness General Education Requirement)  This is a recommended course for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   OR  CTA 103 - Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence   (Technology General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR  HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations   OR  HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War   (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement) These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
PSY 214 - Introduction to Psychopathology	3 credit hours

Second Year - Term 1 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
HUS 102 - Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependence	3 credit hours
HUS 140 - Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Co-occurring Disorders	3 credit hours
BIO 101 - Foundations of Biology: Molecules and Cells   OR  BIO 230 - Structure and Function of the Human Body   (Biological and Physical Lab Sciences General Education Requirement)	4 credit hours
HUS 234 - Trauma Informed Care	2 credit hours

Second Year - Term 2 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
HUS 130 - Introduction to Family Counseling	3 credit hours
HUS 200 - Addiction Treatment Delivery	3 credit hours
HUS 216 - Theories of Counseling	3 credit hours
HUS 217 - Fieldwork: Theories of Counseling	3 credit hours