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Yolanda Garcia
Curriculum Analyst
Central/Mother Lode
Madera Community College
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Justin Garcia
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Program Details
Addiction and Drug Studies
New Program
Alcohol and Controlled Substances (210440)
08/11/25
The addiction and drug studies program provides the core theory and skills curriculum based on conceptual, attitudinal, and skills competencies which provide students with knowledge and understanding required of addictions counselors. The program is designed to help students develop the competencies outlined in the federal guidelines, Technical Assistance Publication Number 21 (TAP 21), “Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice.”
Upon completing this degree, a student may apply for any of the state recognized professional credentials offered by the following organizations: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), and the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR). Each of these credentials has additional testing and/or field practicum hours required, but all the educational coursework is completed when students complete this degree.
Requires:
- Completion of major requirements for the degree. Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
- Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
- Madera Community College General Education
- California State GE Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC)
- Completion of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
As of 2023-2024 school year, the state of California awarded 1,127 degrees in this area of study. At Fresno City College, the campus awarded 33 ADS degrees last year.
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
The program is designed to meet the standards outlined by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
(CAADE).) This program is designed to provide students who have no prior experience in the field of Alcohol and
Drug Counseling with a competency based educational program that meets certification standards in California in
the most efficient, effective and inexpensive manner. Upon successful completion of the degree, students should be
able to apply for the Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) Exam.
Upon completing this degree, a student may apply for any of the state recognized professional credentials offered by the following organizations: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), and the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR). Each of these credentials has additional testing and/or field practicum hours required, but all the educational coursework is completed when students complete this degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this program students will:
- Compare and contrast the efficacy of various assessment tools, motivational strategies, and substance abuse treatment approaches including treatment plans and charting protocols.
- Describe the importance of cultural competence and how it relates to becoming an effective addiction counselor.
- Demonstrate basic listening skills in one-on-one counseling and group counseling.
- Discuss the legal and ethical issues that workers may encounter in the addiction treatment field.
- Explain how addiction affects family systems.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
41
60
Course Report
Addiction and Drug Studies, AS
Associate of Science
Course / Course Block | Required Credits | |
Required Core Courses | 38 | |
ADS-1 Introduction to Addiction Studies | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-2 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs of Abuse | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-3 Prevention, Intervention, Treatment & Recovery | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-4 Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-5 Diverse Populations | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-6 Family Dynamics of Addiction | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-7 Law & Ethics | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-8 Group Process | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-9 Case Management & Documentation | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-10 Field Studies Seminar | 3 | |
AND | ||
ADS-11 Field Studies & Seminar - Internship | 5 | |
AND | ||
HS-24 Interviewing and Counseling | 3 | |
Select from one of the Behavioral Courses | 3 | |
HS-20 Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 | |
OR | ||
PSYC-C1000 Introduction to Psychology Or PSYC-C1000H Introduction to Psychology – Honors | 3 | |
OR | ||
SOC-1A Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Total Units for the Major | 41 | |
Completion of Madera Community College GE or CalGETC |
| |
Degree-applicable electives to reach 60 units total (if needed) |
| |
Total Credits | 60 |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADS-1 | Introduction to Addiction Studies | 3 | S1 |
| ADS-2 | Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs of Abuse | 3 | S1 |
| ADS-3 | Prevention, Intervention, Treatment & Recovery | 3 | S1 |
| ADS-4 | Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 | S1 |
| ADS-5 | Diverse Populations | 3 | S1 |
| ADS-6 | Family Dynamics of Addiction | 3 | S2 |
| ADS-7 | Law & Ethics | 3 | S2 |
| ADS-8 | Group Process | 3 | S2 |
| ADS-9 | Case Management & Documentation | 3 | S2 |
| ADS-10 | Field Studies Seminar | 3 | S2 |
| ADS-11 | Field Studies & Seminar-Internship | 5 | S3 |
| HS-24 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 | S3 |
| HS-20 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 | |
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 | S3 |
| SOC-1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
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