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.
- Courses
- Learning Outcomes
- Program Information
- Employment
- Transfer Opportunities
- Contact
- Accreditations
- Additional information
| 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
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
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:
- Analyze contemporary preventative assessment and treatment strategies for licit and illicit substance use.
- Imitate evidence of professional and ethical behavior in the field of addictions counseling.
- 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 |
