Addiction Studies
Degrees and Certificates
Classes
HSSA 105 : Phys/Pharm of Alcohol and Drugs
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5HSSA 115 : Counseling I
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4HSSA 116 : Intervention in Chemical Dependency
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2HSSA 135 : Family Treatment/CD I
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3HSSA 136 : Relapse Prevention
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3HSSA 140 : Group Counseling
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5HSSA 145 : Teaching Skills for Counselors
Facts about alcohol and other drug use and abuse and skills to impart these facts in a counseling environment. Includes physical effects and behavioral attitudes, family systems, health and safety, drinking and driving, treatment resources, and responsible decision making. Offered for continuing professional education; highly recommended as an elective.
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3HSSA 150 : Case Management
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3HSSA 155 : Youth CD Counseling and Assessment
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3HSSA 160 : Chemical Dependency and the Law
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3HSSA 165 : Chemical Dependency Counseling & Ethics
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3HSSA 172 : Cultural Diversity
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3HSSA 190 : DBHR HIV/AIDS; Brief Risk, Airborne Pathogens
Education about HIV/AIDS, focusing on prevention, transmission of virus, health, community, and self-awareness.
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1HSSA 200 : Internship
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5HSSA 201 : Pathological Gambling & Other Addictions
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3HSSA 215 : Counseling II
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3HSSA 232 : Mental Health Issues-CDP
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3HSSA 250 : Case Management for Professionals
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3HSSA 280 : Peer Counseling
Students will learn concepts of recovery, resilience, and practice of Certified Peer Counseling. Develop interpersonal skills that emphasize healthy attachment, defusing transference, self-advocacy, client assessment planning, goal setting for self and peers, and the impact of values and culture on life transitions. This course is designed to meet the State and Federal standards for a Peer Recovery Specialist. This class may include students from multiple sections.
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5HSSA 290 : Medical Aspects of Addiction
This class teaches students about medical complications of substance abuse including alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, cannabis and benzodiazepines. Class emphasizes addiction, overdose and withdrawal and how chemicals affect the body.