2023-2024 College Catalog

Substance Abuse Certificate [C45380SA]

Program Information

Program of Study

HSE 110Introduction to Human Services

3

HSE 123Interviewing Techniques

3

HSE 125Counseling

3

HSE 225Crisis Intervention

3

SAB 110Substance Abuse Overview

3

SAB 135Addictive Process

3

SAB 210Sub Abuse Counseling

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Evening Degree Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

HSE 110Introduction to Human Services

3

HSE 240Issues in Client Services

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

Total Credit Hours:15

HSE 110 and HSE 240: Hybrid-Evening.

ENG 111, PSY 150, and CIS 110: Online.

Spring Semester

HSE 125Counseling

3

SAB 110Substance Abuse Overview

3

HSE 225Crisis Intervention

3

SOC 213Sociology of the Family

3

COM 231Public Speaking

3

Total Credit Hours:15

HSE 125 and SAB 110: Hybrid-Evening.

HSE 225, SOC 213, and COM 231: Online.

Summer Semester

PSY 241Developmental Psychology

3

Or

PSY 281Abnormal Psychology

3

 

HUM
Elective

3

SOC 220Social Problems

3

Total Credit Hours:9

PSY 241, PSY 281, HUM (Elective), and SOC 220: Online.

Second Year

Fall Semester

HSE 123Interviewing Techniques

3

HSE 220Case Management

3

 

BIO 110Principles of Biology

4

Or

BIO 111General Biology I

4

 

HSE 112Group Process I

2

SWK 110Intro to Social Work

3

Total Credit Hours:15

HSE 123 and HSE 220: Hybrid-Evening.

BIO 110, BIO 111, HSE 112, and SWK 110: Online.

Spring Semester

GRO 120Gerontology

3

DDT 110Developmental Disabilities

3

HSE 210Human Services Issues

2

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

1

WBL 115Work-Based Learning Seminar I

1

SWK 113Working With Diversity

3

Total Credit Hours:13

GRO 120: Hybrid-Evening or Online.

DDT 110: Hybrid-Evening.

WBL 111: On Site.

HSE 210, WBL 115, and SWK 113: Online.

Program Learning Outcomes

Technical Requirements

Ability Definition of Standard Examples
Critical Thinking

Student must:

  • Have a general understanding of Human Services guidelines and practices.
  • Be able to implement proper judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Be able to apply ethical standards to situations.
  • Have the ability to apply knowledge, skills and experience to determine best/safe practice.
  • Follows the rules and guidelines for ethics and professional standards in the field.
  • Uses supervision and makes case decisions for clients.
  • Maintains professional demeanor while able to problem solve complex situations.
  • Review and understand written documents such as client charts andprovider records.
Interpersonal

Student must

  • Have the ability to work with others in a variety of settings and situations.
  • Maintain hygiene and dress requirements appropriate for assignments.
  • Have the ability to listen to others and determine their wants and needs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing environments and work related challenges.
  • Show respect for diverse populations.
  • Display cross-cultural competency, integrity, moral reasoning, ethical behaviors and concern for others.
  • Flexibility in working with clients and coworkers.
  • Dressing in a way that is conducive to the professional environment.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Actively listen to what people are saying.
  • Demonstrate ability to cope with stressfulsituations.
  • Display integrity, honesty, respect, reliability andaccountability.
  • Accept and utilize constructive feedback to enhance personal and professional growth.Respond to challenging situations while maintaining composure andprofessionalism.
  • Work independently and inteams.
  • Respond to challenging situations while maintaining composure andprofessionalism.
Behavioral

Student must:

  • Have the ability to self-regulate emotions and choose behaviors that are professional.
  • Using a self-care coping plan even during high stress situations.
  • Utilizing aspects of supervision.
Communication

Student must:

  • Have the ability to communicate orally with others.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  • Have the ability to comprehend and understand spoken and written language.
  • Engage in positive productive conversation with coworkers.
  • Keep written notes in a way that others can understand.
  • Discuss details and ask questions regarding client care.
  • Listen and respond to others in a nonjudgmental, respectful manner.
  • Awareness of non-verbal communication.
  • Observe, interpret and respond appropriately to surroundings, nonverbal cues, verbal and written information.
Physical

Student Must:

  • Have the endurance, strength, mobility, balance, flexibility and coordination to perform client activities.
  • Sit, stand, walk and maintain balance at varying intervals.
  • Bend, stretch, squat, twist, kneel and reach.