2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Alcohol and Drug Studies Associate of Science


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The Alcohol and Drug Studies program is accredited by the California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE) and it integrates theory, knowledge, and practical experience in the development of skills necessary to work with individuals and families affected by Substance Use Disorders (SUD), as well as employers of individuals affected by SUD. The Alcohol and Drug Studies program prepares students to take the exam for Certified Addiction Counselors with a state-approved certifying organization. This program option combines the Human Services behavioral core skills training and clinical supervised experiential learning in beginning and advanced practicums in SUD fieldwork settings. The Alcohol and Drug Studies program prepares students for career development in field of behavioral health and the helping professions.   

Completion of the five (5) Human Services Core Courses are prerequisites for the application to Fieldwork and Seminar I [HS 110] (Beginning Practicum) course and is required for the completion of the Alcohol and Drug Studies Associate of Science degree. Visit the Human Services website at https://www.saddleback.edu/hs/human-services to review the Alcohol and Drug Studies Roadmap. Fieldwork and Seminar Information Sessions are scheduled at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters to inform students of the application process for HS 110. Check the Human Services website for the dates and times.   

The application process is competitive, and completion of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the Fieldwork and Seminar I [HS 110] (Beginning Practicum) course. A minimum grade of “C” in all courses is required to receive the certificate. Students who successfully complete the Fieldwork and Seminar I [HS 110] (Beginning Practicum) course may self enroll in the Fieldwork & Seminar II [HS 150] (Advanced Practicum) course.  

Potential Careers: Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor, Case Manager, Community Outreach Worker, Halfway House Worker, Intake Specialist, Rehabilitation Case Worker, Residential/House Manager.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate best-practice counseling approaches for individuals and families affected by Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
  • Utilize effective communication and active listening skills and group counseling facilitation skills.
  • Demonstrate the effective use of addiction counseling competencies.
  • Apply Human Services behavioral core skills and experiential training in an addiction treatment setting.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES:

Course ID Title Units
HS 100  * Introduction to Human Services 3
HS 101   Addiction Studies Counseling Skills 3
HS 105   Ethical Issues and Clients’ Rights 3
HS 110  * Field Instruction and Seminar I 3.5
HS 120  * Human Development in the Social Environment 3
HS 140   Group Leadership and Group Process 3
HS 150  * Field Instruction and Seminar II 3.5
HS 170   Alcohol and Other Drugs in our Society 3
HS 171   Substance Abuse - Intervention, Treatment and Recovery 3
HS 172  * Physiological Effects and Pharmacology of Alcohol and Drugs 3
HS 174   Case Administration, Crisis Intervention and Referral 3
HS 176  * Co-Occurring Disorders 3
  Restricted Electives 3

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:


40

Restricted Electives:  Students are required to choose one restricted elective  
HS 112  * Conflict Resolution and Mediation 3
HS 128   Community-Based Corrections 3
HS 131   Multicultural and Diverse Populations in the United States 3
HS 175   Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Intervention 3
HS 177   Family Dynamics of Addiction and Abuse 3
HS 182  * Substance Abuse Treatment in Children and Adolescents 3
HS 220   Benefits and Entitlement 3

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate of Science Degree


Completion of all the courses listed above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Science degree.  A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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