HST: Addiction & Recovery Studies (A4538E) (ONLINE)

The Human Services Technology/Addiction and Recovery Studies concentration prepares students to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, managing community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and pursuit of four-year degrees.

Course work includes classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemical dependency, psychological/sociological process, the twelve Core Functions, intervention techniques with individuals in groups, and follow-up activities with recovering clients.

Graduates should qualify for positions as substance abuse counselors, DWI counselors, halfway house workers, residential facility employees, and substance education specialists. With educational and clinical experiences, graduates can obtain certification by the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board.

Addiction & Recovery Studies (ONLINE) Semester Schedule

First Year - Fall Semester

ACA 122	College Transfer Success	Credits: 1
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	Credits: 3
HSE 110	Introduction to Human Services	Credits: 3
HSE 123	Interviewing Techniques	Credits: 3
PSY 150	General Psychology	Credits: 3
SAB 110	Substance Abuse Overview	Credits: 3
		Credits: 16

First Year - Spring Semester

ENG 112	Writing/Research in the Disciplines	Credits: 3
HSE 112	Group Process I	Credits: 2
HSE 125	Counseling	Credits: 3
SAB 120	Intake and Assessment	Credits: 3
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	Credits: 3
	Other Major Course I**	Credits: 2-3
		Credits: 16-17

Second Year - Fall Semester

PSY 241	Developmental Psychology	Credits: 3
SAB 125	Substance Abuse Case Management	Credits: 3
SAB 135	Addictive Processes	Credits: 3
SOC 213	Sociology of the Family	Credits: 3
	Other Major Course II**	Credits: 2-3
	Other Major Course III**	Credits: 2-3
		Credits: 16-18

Second Year - Spring Semester

HSE 210	Human Services Issues	Credits: 2
HSE 225	Crisis Intervention	Credits: 3
SAB 240	Substance Abuse Issues in Client Services	Credits: 3
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I	Credits: 1
WBL 115	Work-Based Learning Seminar I	Credits: 1
	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective*	Credits: 3
	Other Major Course IV**	Credits: 2-3
	Math Option***	Credits: 3-4
		Credits: 18-20