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) approved program that prepares students for several different careers in the Addiction Counseling field. Students in this program will develop necessary 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 to for Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) certification through the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC). 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/.
In addition, students who complete CAADE accredited programs may apply for certification through the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) at cadtp.org and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) at www.ccapp.us. These additional certifications 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 R110A | Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience I | 3 |
| ADS R110B | Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience II | 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 |
| Total Required Major Units | 39 | |
| Oxnard College General Education Pattern | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 68 | |
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 R103 | Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse | 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 R102 | Case Management for Treatment | 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 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ADS R108 | Alcohol/Drugs and Human Development | 3 |
| ADS R109 | Counseling Addicted Families | 3 |
| ADS R112 | Prevention, Intervention and Recovery | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ADS R110A | Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience I | 3 |
| COT R190V or COT R191V | Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience or Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience | 2 |
| 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 | 17-19 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ADS R110B | Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience II | 3 |
| COT R190V or COT R191V | Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience or Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience | 2 |
| 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 | 15-17 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 72-79 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Master concepts central to alcohol and drug addiction, i.e., brain, heredity, gender.
- Apply critical thinking to addiction data and become acquainted with the relationship to drugs and alcohol usage and crime.
- Identify major factors that contribute to addiction.
- Learn how to deliver articulate presentations both written and oral.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the standards of professional ethics in the field of substance abuse prevention.
- Apply their knowledge of addiction prevention in both theoretical and practical settings, including in the workplace and in society in general.
- Improve information retrieval and organizational skills including the use of online resources, resulting in the ability to refer clients to the appropriate clinical resources.