Instructional Programs
Career Opportunities
Degree
All career opportunities listed are representative careers in each field. There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. (See: www.onetonline.org)
In addition to the 40 units of the certificate program, students must complete all MSJC General Education Option A requirements for the Associate of Science degree in Alcohol/Drug Studies.
To become a counselor a master’s degree is required. Students are advised to speak with a counselor regarding career opportunities.
Non-Transfer A.S. Degree Entry Level Positions Alcohol/Drug Intern, Alcohol/Drug Technician, Professional Positions (for those who follow through with state certification): Alcohol/Drug Advisor, Alcohol/Drug Recovery Center Director Inpatient/Outpatient Alcohol/ Drug Advisor/Staff
Certificate Entry Level Positions Alcohol/Drug Intern, Alcohol/Drug Technician, Professional Positions (for those who follow through with state certification): Alcohol/Drug Advisor, Alcohol/Drug Recovery Center Director Inpatient/Outpatient Alcohol/ Drug Advisor/Staff
Employment Concentration Entry Level Positions Alcohol/Drug Intern, Alcohol/Drug Technician, Professional Positions (for those who follow through with state certification): Alcohol/Drug Advisor, Alcohol/Drug Recovery Center Director Inpatient/Outpatient Alcohol/ Drug Advisor/Staff, Case Manager
Transfer Preparation MSJC offers a range of course work to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an associate degree in this program might not be the same as those required for transfer into the major at a four year university. All fouryear institutions prescribe their own standards for course evaluation and admissions. Prospective transfer students are advised to research careers, degrees and majors in the Career/ Transfer Center, access www.assist.org, review the MSJC catalog and meet with a counselor to expedite their transfer plan.
Learning Outcomes
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Pass the state examination - California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
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Participate effectively as an entry-level practitioner in the Alcohol and Drug profession.
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Apply standard of care when working with patients clients with addictions.
Mt. San Jacinto College 2012-2013 Catalog
Certificate Certificate in Alcohol/Drug Studies (40 units) In addition to the course work below, certificate recipients must demonstrate English proficiency by passing ENGL-098 or higher or achieve an equivalent APT score and pass MATH-051 or higher or achieve an equivalent APT score.
Required Courses (40 units) ADS-090 Survey of Alcohol/Drug Studies Program 1 unit ADS-101 Introduction and Overview of Alcohol and Drug Studies 3 units ADS-102 Pharmacology and Biomedical Aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 units ADS-103 Law and Ethics, Community Prevention Education, Outreach and Referral 3 units ADS-104 Case Management: Assessment, Orientation, Treatment, Planning and Relapse Prevention 3 units ADS-110/PSYC-110 Introduction to Counseling 3 units ADS-115/PSYC-115 Individual, Family and Group Counseling 3 units ADS-120 Personal and Professional Growth for Alcohol and Drug Counselors 3 units ADS-149 Occupational Internship: Alcohol and Drug Studies 1-4 units ADS-150 Practicum Seminar 3 units HS-121 Fundamentals of Healthful Living 3 units PSYC-101 Introduction to Psychology 3 units or PSYC-101H Honors Introduction to Psychology 3 units PSYC-102 Personal Growth 3 units SOCI-106 Intercultural Relations 3 units
Employment Concentration Dual Diagnosis (13-16 units) ADS-116 ADS-118 ADS-149 PSYC-101 or PSYC-101H PSYC-108
Introduction to Dual Diagnosis Dual Diagnosis: Counseling & Case Management Occupational Internship: Alcohol and Drug Studies Introduction to Psychology Honors Introduction to Psychology Abnormal Psychology
Note: Every effort has been made to keep program information current. Please use this information as a guide and consult with the chair of the department/program or an MSJC counselor.
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