Overview
The Social and Human Services: Addiction and Recovery Studies concentration prepares students to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, management community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and pursuit of four-year degrees.
What You'll Learn
Coursework includes classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemical dependency, psychological/sociological process, the 12 Core Functions, intervention techniques with individuals in groups, and follow-up activities with recovering clients.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should qualify for positions as substance abuse counselors, DUI counselors, halfway house workers, residential facility employees, and substance education specialists. With educational and clinical experiences, graduates can obtain certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Board.
Work Based Learning
Work-Based LearningÌý(WBL) isÌýrequired for all students enrolled in a Social and Human Services/Addiction and Recovery Studies degree program. WBL provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience.
Major Core Courses
- Intro. to Human Services
- Interviewing Techniques for Human Services
- Diversity, Ethics and Trends
- HSE 212 Group Dynamics
- HSE 223 Counseling Theories and Skills
- Crisis and Intervention Principles
- Case Management
Other Major Courses
- Intro to Gerontology
- Social Aspects of Aging
- Introduction to Social Work
- Cultural Competency Diversity
- Work Based Learning I
- Work Based Learning Seminar I
General Education
- Introduction to Communication or Intro to Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking
- Writing and Inquiry
- HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Art Elective
- Quantitative Literacy orÌýÌýStatistical Methods I
- Principles of Biology
- General Psychology
Concentration Requirements
- Intro to Addiction and Recovery
- Intake and Assessment
- Addictive Process
- SAB 210 Addiction and Recovery Counseling
- Diversity, Ethics and Trends in Addiction and Recovery
Other Required Courses
- University Transfer Success
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
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- Intro to Human Services
- Interviewing Techniques
- Counseling
- Case Management
- General Psychology
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