Human Services: Addiction Studies Basic
Award Type: Certificate of Accomplishment
This certificate of accomplishment provides basic knowledge and skills needed for a student to undertake advanced courses in addiction studies.The graduate of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Human Services: Addiction Studies Basic will:
- Recognize and intervene with clients who are experiencing a crisis and will be prepared to organize and conduct a group program or intervention.
- Explain what addiction is and describe at least three drugs to which a person may become addicted.
- Define cultural competence and explain how to work with culturally diverse clients.
Program Requirements
A total of 12 units required for the certificate.
Required core courses (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HUSV 104 | Group Dynamics | 3.0 |
| HUSV 107 | Serving Culturally Diverse Clients | 3.0 |
| HUSV 135 | Ethics for Human Services Professionals | 3.0 |
| HUSV 110 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.0 |
| or | ||
| SOC 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.0 |
| or | ||
| PSY 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.0 |