Addictions/Substance Abuse

Certificate: Public Service
Credit Requirements: 33 Semester Credit Hours

The Addictions/Substance Abuse certificate prepares students to perform ancillary psychotherapeutic treatment functions in both inpatient and outpatient facilities that cater to a broad range of addictive or compulsive behaviors. A SLED background check is also required for students prior to field placement assignments.

Admission into this program requires proof of high school diploma or GED, and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT, or the TTC placement test. Students enrolled in any of the field placement courses (HUS 134, 150 or 250) may be subject to additional agency screening above and beyond those required by Trident Technical College.

Recommended Sequence of Courses


First Semester

 

CPT 101

Introduction to Computers

3

 

HUS 101

Introduction to Human Services

3

 

HUS 221

Professional Ethics in Human Services Practice

3

 

HUS 231

Counseling Techniques

3

Total 12


Second Semester

 

HUS 208

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

3

 

HUS 217

Addictions Counseling

3

 

HUS 235

Group Dynamics

3

 

HUS 237

Crisis Intervention

3

Total 12


Third Semester

 

HUS 150

Supervised Field Placement I

3

 

HUS 222

Leadership Development in Human Services

3

 

HUS 230

Interviewing Techniques

3

Total 9