Alcohol and Drug Studies Associate in Science

The Alcohol and Drug Studies program integrates theory and practical experience in developing skills necessary to work with the alcohol and drug abuse population, as well as with families and employers of chemically dependent persons. This program option combines the Human Services behavioral core, skills training, and experiential learning in the field work settings.

The completion of the Core Courses is required for eligibility of enrollment in HS 110 and is required for the completion of the Certificate Programs. It is recommended that these courses be taken as early as possible.

A minimum grade of “C” in all courses is required to receive the certificate.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to

Demonstrate multiple approaches in their work with the alcohol and drug abuse population.
Apply various communication and collaborative techniques to use with families and employers of chemically dependent individuals.
Use Human Services behavioral core, skills training and experiential learning in field work settings.

Core Courses

HS 100 - HUMAN SERVICES IN A CHANGING SOCIETY 3 Units
HS 120 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 3 Units
HS 140 GROUP LEADERSHIP AND GROUP PROCESS 3 Units
HS 170 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS IN OUR SOCIETY 3 Units
HS 285 ETHICAL ISSUES AND CLIENT’S RIGHTS 3 Units

Total Core Units for the Major: 15

Required Courses:

HS 110 FIELD INSTRUCTION AND SEMINAR I 3.5 Units *
HS 150 FIELD INSTRUCTION AND SEMINAR II 3.5 Units *
HS 171 SUBSTANCE ABUSE - INTERVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY 3 Units
HS 172 PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND PHARMACOLOGY OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 3 Units *
HS 174 CASE ADMINISTRATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL 3 Units
HS 176 CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS 3 Units *
Select from Restricted Electives 3 Units

Total Units for the Major: 37

Restricted Electives:

HS 128 COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONS 3 Units
HS 131 MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES 3 Units
HS 175 SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION 3 Units
HS 177 FAMILY DYNAMICS OF ADDICTION AND ABUSE 3 Units
HS 182 SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS 3 Units *
HS 220 BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENT 3 Units
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate in Science Degree

Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in 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.