LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Substance Abuse
Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum Code: 0220 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
Substance Abuse workers with an associate degree assist social workers or
psychologists in agencies focusing on substance abuse. Graduates may be
employed in private clinics, public or community agencies, or work-site
programs specializing in substance abuse treatment and prevention. Additional
education is needed for advanced positions. Individuals wishing to do
counseling should be certified as a certified addictions counselor through the
Michigan Office of Substance Abuse Services. Two semesters of field work in a
substance abuse agency are included in the program. Not all courses in this
program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an
academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Human, Health and Public Service Careers Department, Gannon
Vocational-Technical Center, Room 175, telephone number (517) 483-1410.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 50 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ANAT 145 Introductory Anat & Physiology 4
HUSE 100 Introduction to Human Services 3
HUSE 101 Personal Dimensions/Human Serv 2
HUSE 112 Introduction/Substance Abuse 3
HUSE 240 Substance Abuse: Spec Pop/Adol 3
HUSE 241 Substance Abuse Prevention 3
HUSE 242 Chemically Dependent Family 3
HUSE 244 Sub Abuse:Treatment, Intrv 3
HUSE 286 Substance Abuse Practicum I (See Note 1) 4
HUSE 288 Substance Abuse Practicum II 4
SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology 4
SOWK 203 Social Work Interviewing 3
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
WRIT 122 Composition II 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 16 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 4 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 3) 4
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2)) 0
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Social Science 4 Credits
POLS 120 American Political System 4
POLS 121 State and Local Government 4
PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology 4
CHOICE 3: Humanities (See Note 4) 8 Credits
MINIMUM TOTAL 66
NOTES:
1. There is an application process and guidelines for admission into the
field placement component. Students should meet with a program advisor
to develop a plan to meet all field work prerequisites. Applications are
due by April 1 for admission to Fall field placement. Application
packets with current requirements are available beginning in January
from the Human, Health and Public Service Careers Department, Gannon
Vocational-Technical Center, Room 175. Contact a program advisor for
further information.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. Students must select a 4 credit course that will also satisfy the
Science/Mathematics transfer requirement for MACRAO in order to meet
program requirements. See the MACRAO Transfer Agreement in the "Transfer
Information" section of this catalog.
4. See the MACRAO Transfer Agreement for appropriate humanities courses.
5. HUSE 100, HUSE 112, HUSE 286, HUSE 288, and SOWK 203 must be completed
with a minimum 2.5 or better. All other required HUSE courses must be
completed with a minimum 2.0 grade or better.
6. Students should plan to begin this curriculum summer semester.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
HUSE 100 ANAT 145 HUSE 101 HUSE 286
HUSE 112 HUSE 242 HUSE 240 SOCL 120
HUSE 244 HUSE 241 SPCH 120
WRIT 121 SOWK 203 Lim.Ch.3
WRIT 122
V
HUSE 288
Lim.Ch.1
Lim.Ch.2
Lim.Ch.3
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