Human Services Technology - Substance Abuse (A4538E)
Associate in Applied Science
The Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse concentration prepares students to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, managing community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and pursuit of four-year degrees.
Course work includes classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemical dependency, psychological/sociological process, the twelve Core Functions, intervention techniques with individuals in groups, and follow-up activities with recovering clients. Graduates should qualify for positions as substance abuse counselors, DUI counselors, halfway house workers, residential facility employees, and substance education specialists. With educational and clinical experiences, graduates can obtain certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Board.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information. Hybrid and Online students should be prepared to participate in community service, workshops, observations and other assignments that require additional time and preparation.
Fall Semester (16 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 110 Introduction to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 112 Group Process I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Science Elective** | 3 | 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Discipl | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 125 Counseling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MAT 152 Statistical Methods | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Summer Term (9 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSY 150 General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Humanities Elective*** | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
(HIS 111, HIS 112, POL 120, or POL 130) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fall Semester (14 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSE 210 Human Services Issues | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 110 Substance ABuse Overview | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 120 Intake and Assessment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 240 Sab Issues in Client Serv | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Spring Semester (14 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSE 225 Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HSE 227 Children & Adol in Crisis. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 125 SA Case Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SAB 135 Addictive Process | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
This program works in conjunction with the general education core. Electives listed in the above program of study must be selected from below. Several articulation agreements are in place with four-year universities. Students who wish to transfer should work closely with their advisor to choose the appropriate courses.
**Science Elective to be selected from the courses listed below (4 credit hours required):
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIO 111 General Biology I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
CHM 151 General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
PHY 151 College Physics I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
***Humanities Elective to be selected from the courses listed below (3 credit hours required):
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ART 111 Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ART 114 Art History Survey I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ART 115 Art History Survey II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MUS 110 Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
*Denotes a corequisite, course cannot be taken by itself.
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program: 69