Chemical Dependency Counseling
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Core Requirements
| CDC-102 | Concepts of Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| CDC-103 | Issues in Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| CDC-115 | Issues in Ethics for Chemical Dependency Counselors | 3 |
| CDC-200 | Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| CDC-210 | Field Experience Practicum I | 4 |
| CDC-211 | Field Experience Practicum II | 4 |
General Education
| COM-100 | Human Communication | 3 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| HUS-150 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| PSY-100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-220 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| -Mathematics or Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 4 |
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| General Electives | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. Consult with your advisor when planning your schedule.
First Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| CDC-103 | Issues in Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| CDC-115 | Issues in Ethics for Chemical Dependency Counselors | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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| General Electives | 3 |
Third Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Fourth Semester (17 Credit Hours)
| CDC-211 | Field Experience Practicum II | 4 |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Complete one of the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations, recognize symptoms of substance use disorders, and make a diagnosis.
- Facilitate group sessions that simulate education and treatment sessions for clients with substance use disorder.
- Model professional and ethical behaviors expected by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports of a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor.
- Exhibit the skills necessary to establish a therapeutic relationship.