344 ADDICTIONS STUDIES— Associate in Applied Science Degree
(63 credit hours)
The Addictions Studies program is designed to provide students with education in theory and practice, which promotes optimal development of professional skills. Students completing the program may work in the following settings: social and medical detoxification centers, inpatient and outpatient units, residential programs, mental health agencies, correctional facilities, schools, public and private business and industry. Accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc., (IAODAPCA).
General Education Requirements for the AAS degree * (15 credit hours)
| Mental Health 223—Introduction to Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse ...................................... 3 Mental Health 224—Principles and Practices in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse .................... 3 Mental Health 229—Practicum in Mental Health (2 hr. seminar plus 300 hours in the field) ........ 6 Mental Health 230—Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and the Family: Theory and Treatment ............ 3 Mental Health 231—Alcoholism, Substance Abuse Treatment of Special Populations ......... 3 Social Service 101—Introduction to Social Work .. 3 Social Service 109—Report Writing ..................... 3 Social Service 201—Principles of Social Work Practice ....................................... 3 Social Service 212—Introduction to Group Process ................................................. 3 Child Development 101—Human Growth and Development I ........................................... 4 Child Development 102—Human Growth and Development II .......................................... 3 Psychology 201—General Psychology ................. 3 Psychology 213—Abnormal Psychology ............... 3 |
Take additional Elective Course(s) if needed to meet minimum credit hour requirement for the degree.