CERTIFICATE IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL STUDIES
Purpose:The Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate is designed for students
who may not wish to persue an associate degree in Human Services
at this time; for students who have previously earned college
degrees in other disciplines who may be contemplating a change
of career or career focus; and for those working toward their
CAC which is awarded by Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).
This program is designed with enough flexibility to meet the needs of
beginning students as well as those with more experience in the
substance abuse field.
Program Objectives:
--demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary to
obtain entry level employment in an agency, facility or program
for the treatment and/or prevention of addiction.
--understand the basics of the screening, intake and orientation
(client) procedures used in diverse settings.
--demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of various assessment
models and their implication for evaluating a client and
developing a treatment plan.
--work with a client, and consult with other professionals in
treatment planning and,, when necessary, make referrals.
--understand the process of case management and coordination of
services for the treatment of addictions.
--write reports, write progress notes, "chart" a client's
progress from intake to discharge, and keep accurate records.
--respond, or know how to obtain assistance in responding, to
clients in acute physical or emotional distress (crisis
intervention).
--demonstrate a knowledge of the major theories and skills of
counseling, both individual and group, believed to be effective
in treating addictions.
--understand and demonstrate sensitivity to issues of cultural
diversity.First Semester
(15 Credit Hours)
HSW 101 Human Services I 3 PSY 217 Drugs - Their Use and Abuse 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 Elective Elective 3
Second Semester
(18 Credit Hours)
HSW 102 Theories of Group Counseling 3 HSW 104 Applications of Group Counseling 3 HSW 219 The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Process 3 HSW 220 Introduction to Adjunctive Therapies 3 HSW 211 Human Services Practicum I 6
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 33
