Mental Health/Substance Abuse & Addictions, Certificate of Completion
- Academic Year: 2020-2021
- Division / Department: Human Services & Education / Mental Health/Social Work
- Degree Code: MH.SA.CERT
Successful completion of this program opens doors to employment or a better position in social welfare, governmental and community service agencies. Graduates can make significant contributions wherever people are employed to help others with social- and mental health-related situations.
This specialty provides training and courses for persons working toward state recognition as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) certification and/or those persons interested in working in areas of substance abuse/addiction with children, adolescents or adults. The substance abuse/addiction curriculum prepares persons for entry-level employment in the field of addictionology as well as fulfills needs of those currently working in the field of substance abuse.
A grade of C or better is required for all mental health courses for graduation.
Marketable Skills
1. Understand basic concepts of populations cared for in the mental health field.
2. Understand the development and cycle of addictions.
3. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors of mental health workers.
4. Refer clients to appropriate community resources.
Semester I
SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Service
Course Description× SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Service Introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services. Topics include the historical development of social services, populations served by social service workers, and review of current treatment and/or services. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction
Course Description× DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction Emphasizes pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interaction, withdrawal, and recovery. Describes the psychological and physiological effects of substance use and behaviors. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills
Course Description× DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills An overview of basic counseling skills. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
SCWK 1303 Ethics for Social Service Professionals
Course Description× SCWK 1303 Ethics for Social Service Professionals Ethical considerations based on social and human services standards. Includes comparison of ethical codes, confidentiality, dual relationships, guidelines for web counseling, ethical considerations dealing with broadcast media, diversity, and multiculturalism. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
DAAC 1319 Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders
Course Description× DAAC 1319 Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders An overview of causes and consequences of substance-related and addictive disorders, the major drug classifications, and the counselor's code of ethics. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
15 hours |
Semester II
PMHS 1291 Special Topics in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services
Course Description× PMHS 1291 Special Topics in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. The student will participate in an orientation to the Mental Health program and practicum classes. Activities will be conducted and assignments will be made during orientation. Semester Hours 2 (2 lec/1 lab) |
2 hours |
DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention
Course Description× DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention Examination of family systems focusing on the effects of addiction and recovery. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
DAAC 2330 Multicultural Counseling
Course Description× DAAC 2330 Multicultural Counseling An examination of the multicultural counseling theories and characteristics of diverse populations. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/0 lab) |
3 hours |
DAAC 1309 Assessment of Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders
Course Description× DAAC 1309 Assessment of Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify substance-related and addictive disorders and assess a client's problems, strengths, deficits, and needs. Prerequisite: DAAC 1319 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
CMSW 1341 Behavior Modification with Cognitive Disorders
Course Description× CMSW 1341 Behavior Modification with Cognitive Disorders In-depth study of the theories and principles of behavioral science and the methods of modifying and managing behavior in clients with cognitive disorders. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
14 hours |
Summer Semester
SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management
Course Description× SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management Exploration of procedures To identify and evaluate an individual's and/or family's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs in order to develop an effective plan of action. Topics include oral and written communications essential for screening, assessment, and case management to determine the need for prevention, intervention, and/or referral. Semester Hours: 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
PMHS 1267 Practicum - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Tech
Course Description× PMHS 1267 Practicum - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Tech Special Fee: $13.00 Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Prerequisite: PMHS 1291 Semester Hours 2 (15 lab) |
2 hours |
5 hours |
Total hours: | 34 hours |