Substance Abuse Counseling, A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Substance Abuse Counseling is designated to prepare students to pursue a career or continue to a four-year bachelor's degree program. The program complements existing offerings at HCC in Human Services and Psychology. The curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists and to prepare students to seek a state credential as a Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD). The associate degree prepares graduates to work with clients facing substance dependency or abuse in a variety of clinical settings, both outpatient and residential, under the supervision of a Board-approved alcohol and drug supervisor.
- View the Substance Abuse Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| HST-103 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work | 3 credits |
| PSY-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| BIO-110 | Human Biology | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
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| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| HST-208 | Social Work with Groups | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Select from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Second Year Fall
| HST-207 | Social Work with Individuals | 3 credits |
| CDC-203 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 credits |
| CDC-220 | Addictions Treatment Delivery | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Select from the list | 3 credits |
| CDC-269 | Substance Abuse Counseling Internship I | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| PSY-204 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development | 3 credits |
| CDC-270 | Substance Abuse Counseling Internship II | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Select from the list | 3 credits |
| CDC-210 | Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency | 3 credits |
| CDC-212 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
General Education Requirements (18 Credits)
Arts and Humanities
- Select one course from the Approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
Diversity
- Select one course from the Approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
Program Requirements (27 Credits)
Requirements List
| CDC-203 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 credits |
| CDC-210 | Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency | 3 credits |
| CDC-212 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 credits |
| CDC-220 | Addictions Treatment Delivery | 3 credits |
| HST-103 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work | 3 credits |
| HST-207 | Social Work with Individuals | 3 credits |
| HST-208 | Social Work with Groups | 3 credits |
| PSY-204 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development | 3 credits |
| PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
Internship/Practicum (6 Credits)
Requirements List
Internship/Practicum - Six semester credits (180 hours per course) are required by the State of Maryland for Licensure. Students unable to complete this will be offered other coursework to receive their degree but will not be eligible for state Licensure.
| CDC-269 | Substance Abuse Counseling Internship I | 3 credits |
| CDC-270 | Substance Abuse Counseling Internship II | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (9 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| ADJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| COM-103 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| HEA-105 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| HST-201 | Understanding Diversity in the Helping Profession | 3 credits |
| STU-106 | Professionalism in the Workplace | 1 credit |
Note:
Students who have been convicted of certain crimes may be precluded from employment in this field. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)