Academic Success and Public Service
99 Fourth Semester (Fall) HSE
112 Group Process I
2
HSE
220 Case Management
3
HSE
240 Issues in Client Services
3
PSY
241 Developmental Psychology
3
SOC
225 Social Diversity
3
Fifth Semester (Spring) BIO
161 Intro to Human Biology
3
HSE
225 Crisis Intervention
3
PSY
281 Abnormal Psychology
3
SOC
213 Sociology of the Family
Total Credit Hours Required
4. Students pursuing the certificate should be aware that employers in the human services field (substance abuse and otherwise) can require prospective volunteers, interns, and employees to pass criminal background, drug screen, and citizenship verification checks before they will be allowed to work at an organization. Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: DDT, HSE, and SAB First Semester (Fall)
Credits
HSE
112 Group Process I
2
3
SAB
135 Addictive Process
3
68
SAB 140 Pharmacology
3
Second Semester (Spring)
Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Certificate (C45380L1) This certificate offers students an opportunity to learn about substance abuse and professional human services practice. The certificate has been designed to enhance the professional knowledge base of individuals who have obtained or who desire to obtain entry-level employment in human services settings, particularly those serving individuals affected by substance abuse issues. The certificate’s course work can be of particular value to: 1. Workers already employed in the human services field who desire to increase their knowledge of substance abuse and professional human services practice.
DDT
110 Developmental Disabilities
3
HSE
227 Children & Adolescents in Crisis
3
Third Semester (Summer) SAB
210 Substance Abuse Counseling
Total Credit Hours Required
3 17
The Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Certificate is offered in a 100% online format. Distance learning allows the degree to be completed around the student’s personal schedule without the need to travel to a physical location.
Academic Success and Public Service
2. Individuals seeking to obtain or renew credentials as a substance abuse professional through the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB); consult the NCSAPPB website for credentialing requirements. 3. Students who are currently completing or who have previously completed the requirements of the College’s associate degree in Human Services Technology who desire to expand their knowledge of substance abuse as a component of wider human services practice. Specific Program Requirements 1. General college admission requirements. 2. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the certificate must be completed at the College. 3. Compliance with the expectations and standards outlined in the Human Service Technology student handbook.
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