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Human Services: Addiction Studies Advanced

Award Type: Certificate of Accomplishment

This certificate of accomplishment provides advanced knowledge and skills in addiction studies.

The graduate of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Human Services: Addiction Studies Advanced will:

  • Explain how family systems are affected by addiction in a family member, and describe the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder.
  • Describe how at least two drugs to which people may become addicted affect the human brain.
  • Describe and be prepared to provide the core competencies of an addiction counselor.
  • Name and describe two mental disorders that often co-occur with substance use disorders.

Program Requirements

A total of 12 units is required for the certificate.

Required core courses (12 units):

Course Number Course Title Units
HUSV 106 Family Systems, Addiction & Trauma 3.0
HUSV 111 Addiction Treatment and Recovery 3.0
HUSV 132 Drugs, the Brain and the Body 3.0
or
PSY 132 Drugs, the Brain and the Body 3.0
HUSV 142 Co-occurring Disorders: Engagement 3.0