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Addictions Counseling

Addiction counselors help individuals and families to deal with alcohol and drug treatment issues through services such as case management, assessment, prevention education, crisis intervention, community resource referrals, individual and group counseling, stress management and relapse prevention.

 

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Meta Major:
Social and Behavioral Science
Degree/Certificate:
Associate in Applied Science
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Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I 1 3
ADD-101 Introduction to Addictions 3
HSR-101 Introduction to Human Services 3
PSY-101 Basic Psychology 3
SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology 3
    15
First Year / Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II 2 3
ADD-102 Professional Development in Addictions Counseling 3
HSR-103 Introduction to Counseling 3
CHM-140 Chemistry & Society 3 4
SPE-102 Public Speaking 3
    16
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
ADD-111 Psycho-Social Aspects of Alcoholism & Drug Addiction4 3
HSR-102 Social Work Processes 5 3
HSR-105 Group Dynamics 3
PSY-104 Abnormal Psychology 6 3
CIS-106 Intro Computing Google Apps (G Suite) 2
    14
Second Year / Second Semester
ADD-112 Assessment & Treatment of Alcoholism & Drug Addiction*7 3
HSR-107 Field Work 8 3
SOC-205 Social Diversity 3
HSR-104 Contemporary Issues 9 3
ADD-103 Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CARES) or 3
ADD-104 Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CCART) 3
    15
  Total Minimum Credits 60
1Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Prerequisite: ENG-101
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101
4 Prerequisite: ADD-101
5 Prerequisite: HSR-101
6 Prerequisite: PSY-101
7 Prerequisite: ADD-101
8 Prerequisite: HSR-101 and HSR-103 or ADD-101
9 Prerequisite: HSR-101

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Analyze contemporary preventative assessment and treatment strategies for licit and illicit substance use.
  2. Imitate evidence of professional and ethical behavior in the field of addictions counseling.
  3. Explain and use elements of effective working relationships encompassing the ideals of empathy, positive communication and active listening.

Certification

Upon completion, students will be eligible to sit for written
portion of certification exam.

Special Program Information

  • ADD-101. ADD-102, ADD-111, ADD-112,
    HSR-101, HSR-102, HSR-103, HSR-105
    Meets educational requirements for NJ State
    Certifications and Licensing in Alcohol and Drug
    Counseling.
  • Additional Clinical hours required for certification.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be able to find employment opportunities in a variety of settings, to include:

  • Caseworker/Case manager
  • Community organizer
  • Crisis intervention worker
  • Drug and alcohol counselors
  • Group facilitator
  • Human services worker
  • Intake worker
  • Job coach counselors
  • Life skills counselors
  • Outreach worker
  • Public health educator
  • Rehabilitation counselor
  • Residential counselor
  • Social worker’s aide
  • Youth worker counselor

Transfer Opportunities

Earn both associate and bachelor’s degree (A.A.S. and B.S.H.S.): Students in this special program offered in partnership with:

  • Thomas Edison State College of New Jersey complete a maximum of 80 credits here in specified courses and the remainin 40 credits through Thomas Edison State College. The latter can be completed in different formats, such as at-home guided study courses, N.J. Public TV courses, on-line courses and contract learning courses with individual faculty.
    Contact: (888) 442-8372 (toll free) or (609) 984-1150
    email: info@tesc.edu
  • MCP Hahnemann University also accepts students into their Bachelor of Science degree programs in Behavioral and Addictions Counseling.
    Contact: (888) 442-8372 or (215) 762-7000 for more details.
  • Drexel University – Students may transfer up to 91 credits to Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Health Counseling at Drexel University.
    Dr. Ron Comer, Department Chair
    (267) 359-5569,
    email: rc37@drexel.edu
    Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions
    Behavioral Health Counseling Department
  • Rutgers-Camden
  • Rowan University

Contact Person

Professor LeRoy Stanford, Coordinator
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4546
email: lstanford@camdencc.edu

Accreditation

The Addictions Professional Certification Board of
NJ, INC.

Additional information

CIP Code

51.1501

Program Code

ADD.AAS

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Camden County College does not discriminate in admissions or access to, or treatment or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or domestic partnership or civil union status, gender identity or expression, or persons with a mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries/complaints regarding non-discrimination policies:

  • Title IX Coordinator: Executive Dean, Student Affairs, 856-227-7200, ext. 4371, Taft Hall, Room 233, Blackwood Campus
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