Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II program is designed to prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become an addictions and substance use disorders professional, as well as provide continuing education to current professionals. Courses in the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II focus on advanced theories and techniques, family dynamics and relationships, and multicultural and diverse populations.

Details

Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5287
Total credits required
39-43
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Licensing Disclosures
The Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders is designed to meet the coursework requirements for a Licensed Substance Abuse Technician in the State of Arizona. For students seeking certification or licensure in a state other than Arizona, you may need to fulfill additional coursework or training requirements prior to applying for your certification or licensure, and additional requirements including but not limited to: obtaining a fingerprint clearance card, passing licensure or certification exams, completing supervised work experience in the practice of substance abuse counseling, and/or a supervised practicum.

Review the

professional licensure certification disclosures

for information on state boards and program availability in your state.

What You'll Learn
  • Identify symptoms of addictions and substance use disorders. (ASD100)
  • Describe the relapse process. (ASD100)
  • Demonstrate beginning skills in identification of co-occurring disorders. (ASD100)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical communication. (ASD102)
  • Describe the counseling process in terms of objectives and issues of the initial counseling sessions, middle phase, termination of counseling, and follow-up. (ASD102)
  • Describe how to establish the atmosphere for counseling, encourage clients and family members to establish counseling goals, commit to work on those goals, and to become involved in self-help groups. (ASD102)
  • Identify the major concepts and goals of major counseling theories. (BHS205)
  • Identify the fundamental principles of self-help groups and differentiate between counseling and self-help models. (ASD150)
  • Identify and critically analyze the twelve steps. (ASD150)
  • State the psychological and pharmacological effects of substance use/abuse. (ASD110)
  • Explain roles, functions, and limitations of the addictions and substance use disorders counselor. (ASD120)
  • Identify the professional standards for practice, ethics, and development for the addictions and substance use disorders counselor. (ASD120)
  • Describe strategies and treatment modalities recommended for working with persons with AIDS. (ASD145)
  • Identify and describe laws pertaining to confidentiality, maintenance of client records, and reporting child abuse. (ASD161)
  • Demonstrate ability to complete a psychosocial assessment, a mental status assessment, and progress notes. (ASD161)
  • Describe how to establish client rapport. (ASD165)
  • Describe roles assumed by individuals in the family impacted by addiction. (ASD220)
  • Describe Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and fetal alcohol effect. (ASD220)
  • Summarize the variations of language, gender and age specific issues, and major pattern variations of addictions and substance use/abuse among diverse populations. (ASD226)
  • Identify transcultural communication/counseling styles. (ASD226)
  • Describe the recovery process. (ASD236)
  • Describe the relapse process. (ASD236)
  • Describe client's relapse triggers. (ASD236)
  • Compare and contrast different treatment approaches in treating clients with co-occurring disorders. (ASD245)
  • Identify group stages and tasks. (ASD250)
  • Describe group intervention. (ASD250)
  • Demonstrate methods for dealing with problematic behaviors which occur with clients. (ASD250)
  • Demonstrate case management skills. (ASD275)
  • Describe ethical issues facing the addictions and substance use disorders counselor. (ASD275)
  • Determine and summarize personal counseling style and philosophy. (ASD275)
  • Demonstrate record keeping and documentation skills. (ASD275)
  • Describe addictions and substance use disorders counseling skills and techniques. (ASD275)

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Health Education Specialists

$51,400

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

$43,720

Mental Health Counselors

$50,460

Social and Human Service Assistants

$39,460

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

$50,460

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD100 Foundations of Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Critical course Gateway course 3
ASD102 Communication Skills in Treating Addiction 3
ASD110 Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency Critical course 3
ASD120 Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders 1
ASD150 Principles of Self-Help Groups 2

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD145 AIDS and Addiction 1
ASD161 Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills 3
ASD165 Theories and Techniques in the Treatment of Addictions 2
ASD220 Family Dynamics and Addiction 3
BHS205 Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD226 Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations 3
ASD236 Relapse, Recovery, and Addiction 2
ASD245 Co-Occurring Disorders 2
ASD250 Group Interventions 3
ASD275 Advanced Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of Addiction Disorders 3
RE Restricted Electives 2–6

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD280 Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Practicum 6
ASD285 Addictions Seminar ASD285 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours. 1
ASD295 Advanced Foundations: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Counselor Licensing/Certification Exams 3
ASD285++ Any ASD Addictions and Substance Use Disorders seminar course 1
CPD+++++ Any CPD Counseling and Personal Development course 1–3
PSY2++++ Any 200 Level PSY Psychology Course 3
SOC2++++ Any 200 Level SOC Sociology Course 3
SWU2++++ Any 200 Level SWU Social Work Course 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD100 Foundations of Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Critical course Gateway course 3
ASD102 Communication Skills in Treating Addiction 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD110 Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency Critical course 3
ASD120 Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders 1
ASD150 Principles of Self-Help Groups 2

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD145 AIDS and Addiction 1
ASD161 Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills 3
ASD165 Theories and Techniques in the Treatment of Addictions 2

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD220 Family Dynamics and Addiction 3
BHS205 Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD226 Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations 3
ASD236 Relapse, Recovery, and Addiction 2
RE Restricted Electives 2–6

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD245 Co-Occurring Disorders 2
ASD250 Group Interventions 3
ASD275 Advanced Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of Addiction Disorders 3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ASD280 Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Practicum 6
ASD285 Addictions Seminar ASD285 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours. 1
ASD295 Advanced Foundations: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Counselor Licensing/Certification Exams 3
ASD285++ Any ASD Addictions and Substance Use Disorders seminar course 1
CPD+++++ Any CPD Counseling and Personal Development course 1–3
PSY2++++ Any 200 Level PSY Psychology Course 3
SOC2++++ Any 200 Level SOC Sociology Course 3
SWU2++++ Any 200 Level SWU Social Work Course 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=182597).

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