Addiction Studies

Fall 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$200-300

Program Description

SFCC's Addiction Studies program provides two options for obtaining the educational requirements to become a Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP). Washington State requires an associate degree in human services or related field; or successful completion of 90 quarter college credits. At least 45 quarter credits must be in courses relating to the chemical dependency profession and shall include specific competencies defined by the State. SFCC offers the approved educational programs:

1. AAS Degree: A two-year educational training program for people who do not have at least 45 prior college credits.
2. Certificate Program: A one-year program for students who already have a minimum of 45 college-level credits, and need specific chemical dependency courses.

Students will be required to have a grade of 2.0 or better in each Addiction Studies (AS) course in order to graduate from the program.

Course of Study

Field trainee hours must be completed after primary coursework.
Completion of practicum field placements is a graduation requirement in this program. Most agencies require completion of a criminal background check prior to granting placement. SFCC does not guarantee placement in an agency setting nor is SFCC responsible for the agency's acceptance or denial of students in practicum field placements.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate necessary skills to successfully perform clinical case management functions to facilitate a client's progress through the addiction treatment system.
  2. Students will articulate professional ethics and acknowledge the obligation to adhere to federal and state laws.
  3. Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic addiction counseling workforce skills by completing a field placement/practicum experience.

Career Opportunities

Present opportunities include: Employment in state approved alcohol and drug treatment agency; Professional-trainee in state approved alcohol and drug treatment agency; Professional-trainee in hospital treatment center; Alcohol and drug specialist in general counseling agency after 2,500 field hours post graduate; Field trainee hour accumulation toward state qualification possible during practicum.
Future opportunities include: Teacher of alcohol and drug studies in public schools (with further education); Chemical dependency specialist in medical, mental health and other social services agencies.

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter
AS   131Survey of Addictions 5
AS   176Addiction Counseling Techniques 5
First Quarter Electives -Total 4 Credits 4
14

Second Quarter
AS   172Family Systems and Adolescent Treatment in Addictions 5
AS   182Cultural Diversity; Risk Intervention for Health/HIV 5
BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 25
15

Third Quarter
AS   141Law, Ethics, and Professional Development for Addiction Counseling 5
AS   277Group Facilitation for Addiction Treatment 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
15

Fourth Quarter
AS   221Treatment Theories for Addictions 5
AS   275Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Drugs 5
AS   279Case Management I: Screening, Diagnosis, Assessment, and ASAM 5
15

Fifth Quarter
AS   280Case Management 2: Treatment Planning and Continuing Care 5
AS   281Practicum I 15
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
15

Sixth Quarter
AS   250NAADAC Exam Prep 1
AS   282Practicum II 15
AS   290Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Disorders 5
PSYC&200Lifespan Psychology 5
16
90 credits are required for the AAS

First Quarter Electives -Total 4 Credits 
BT   100Beginning Keyboarding 1
CAPPS100Beginning Computer Skills 2
CAPPS102Introduction to Office 1
CAPPS141Word I 2
CAPPS142Word II 2
CAPPS151Excel I 2
CAPPS152Excel II 2
CAPPS171PowerPoint I 2
1Practicum hours must be performed at an approved chemical dependency field site.
2MATH& 107 may be substituted for BUS 123.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.