LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Addictions
Certificate of Achievement
Curriculum Code: 0239 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
Work in substance abuse requires individuals with specialized knowledge and
skills. The Certificate of Achievement is designed for individuals wanting an
education with a focus on skills and knowledge related to prevention and
treatment of substance abuse. A supervised two-semester practicum within a
substance abuse agency is required. This course work meets the educational
component for certification as a Certified Addictions Counselor Level-I (CAC-
I) of the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Health and Human Services Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical
Center, Room 1750, telephone number (517) 483-1410.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 33 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
HUSE 100 Introduction to Human Services 3
HUSE 101 Personal Dimensions/Human Serv 2
HUSE 112 Understanding/Substance Abuse 3
HUSE 240 Substance Abuse: Spec Pop/Adol 3
HUSE 242 Chemically Dependent Family 3
HUSE 245 Addictions:Preven/Intervention 4
HUSE 282 Human Services Practicum I (See Note 1) 4
HUSE 284 Human Services Practicum II 4
SOWK 203 Social Work Interviewing 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 33
NOTES:
1. There is an application process and guidelines for admission into the
practicum component. Students should meet with a program advisor to
develop a plan to meet all practicum prerequisites. Applications are due
by April 1 for admission to Fall practicum. Application packets with
current requirements are available beginning in January from the Health
and Human Services Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room
1750. Contact the program advisor for further information.
2. All required HUSE and SOWK courses must be completed with a minimum 2.5
grade or better.
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 HUSE 240 HUSE 282 HUSE 284
HUSE 101 HUSE 242
HUSE 112 SOWK 203
HUSE 245 WRIT 121
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