Addictive Disorders Studies, Associate in Science
Addictive Disorders Studies, Associate in Science
This Addictive Disorders Studies Associate in Science degree is a CAADE (California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators) and CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals) approved program that prepares students for several different careers in the Addiction Counseling field. Students completing this program will have the necessary education, knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Students will learn the responsibilities of a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) by doing intakes, screening and assessments, motivational interviewing, supportive and group counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral, and case write-ups and treatment planning.
Students completing this program will have the necessary education and skills to apply for Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) certification through the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) and Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) through the California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals (CCAPP). The ACCBC for CAADE is an autonomous authority that confers credentials, standards, and requirements for CAADE.
CAADE application forms and information can be found on their website at accbc.org/catc/.
CCAPP application forms and information can be found on their website at https://ccappcredentialing.org/
In addition, students who complete CAADE accredited programs may apply for certification through the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) at cadtp.org. This additional certification will assist students in building their careers in the Addiction Counseling field.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Course | ||
| ADS R101 | Overview of Addiction | 3 |
| ADS R102 | Case Management for Treatment | 3 |
| ADS R103 | Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse | 3 |
| ADS R104 | Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| ADS R105A | Group Leadership I | 3 |
| ADS R108 | Alcohol/Drugs and Human Development | 3 |
| ADS R109 | Counseling Addicted Families | 3 |
| ADS R112 | Prevention, Intervention and Recovery | 3 |
| ADS R113A | Co-Occurring Disorders I | 3 |
| ADS R118 | Culture, Race and Gender Diversity in Treatment | 3 |
| ADS R124 | Ethics and Confidentiality for Alcohol/Drug Studies | 3 |
| ADS R200A & ADS R210A | Work Experience in Addictive Disorders Studies I and Addictive Disorders Studies Field Experience I | 4.5 |
| ADS R200B & ADS R210B | Work Experience in Addictive Disorders Studies II and Addictive Disorders Studies Field Experience II | 4.5 |
| Total Required Major Units | 42 | |
| Oxnard College General Education Pattern | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 71 | |
General Education: This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education Pattern.
To complete the Associate in Science degree, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ADS R101 | Overview of Addiction | 3 |
| ADS R102 | Case Management for Treatment | 3 |
| ADS R104 | Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| ADS R118 | Culture, Race and Gender Diversity in Treatment | 3 |
| GE Area D1 English Composition (choose ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H) | 4 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ADS R103 | Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse | 3 |
| ADS R105A | Group Leadership I | 3 |
| ADS R113A | Co-Occurring Disorders I | 3 |
| ADS R124 | Ethics and Confidentiality for Alcohol/Drug Studies | 3 |
| GE Area D2/Math Competency (choose one math course) | 3-6 | |
| Units/Hours | 15-18 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ADS R108 | Alcohol/Drugs and Human Development | 3 |
| ADS R200A & ADS R210A | Work Experience in Addictive Disorders Studies I and Addictive Disorders Studies Field Experience I | 4.5 |
| GE Area B1 American History/Institutions (choose one course) | 3 | |
| GE Area B2 Social and Behavioral Sciences (choose one course) | 3 | |
| GE Area A1 Biological Science (choose one course) | 3-5 | |
| GE Area E1 Health Education (choose one course) | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 19.5-21.5 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ADS R109 | Counseling Addicted Families | 3 |
| ADS R200B & ADS R210B | Work Experience in Addictive Disorders Studies II and Addictive Disorders Studies Field Experience II | 4.5 |
| GE Area A2 Physical Science (choose one course) | 3-5 | |
| GE Area C1 Fine/Performing Arts (choose one course) | 3 | |
| GE Area C2 Humanities (choose one course) | 3 | |
| GE Area E2 Physical Education/Kinesiology (choose one activity course) | 1 | |
| Units/Hours | 17.5-19.5 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ADS R112 | Prevention, Intervention and Recovery | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 71-78 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Master concepts central to understanding and working with substance use disorders.
- Apply critical thinking to evidence based best practices and present-day research relevant to substance use disorders.
- Identify major risk and protective factors that contribute to substance use disorders.
- Learn how to facilitate psychoeducation, process and skill development groups using both written and oral techniques.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the standards of professional ethics in the field of substance use disorder treatment and prevention.
- Apply their knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and prevention in both their professional role and in their communities.
- Retrieve and synthesize relevant contemporary research on substance use disorder treatment and prevention and apply the information in the practical work setting.