Addiction Studies

The AS degree in Addiction Studies prepares students for work with populations most affected by addiction and other substance use dependence issues.  The AS degree provides academic preparation and training needed for transfer to a 4-year college or university as well as employment and career advancement in the field of addiction prevention, treatment, and counseling services.  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Examine the prevalence, impact, and cost of substance use, abuse, and dependence to the individual and society.
• Synthesize client-centered counseling skills, motivational strategies, harm reduction, and cultural humility and their importance for working with diverse and cultural populations.
• Discuss the various models and theories of addiction and apply an interdisciplinary approach to addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy, including the influence of the social, political, economic, and cultural environment.
• Assess diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities and placement criteria for substance use disorders and apply treatment services in culturally appropriate ways.
• Demonstrate professional readiness through adherence to addiction professional standards and legal and ethical codes of conduct including the importance of on-going supervision and the application of self-care principles and practice.

Completion of HLTH 100: Introduction to Addiction and Recovery Counseling (with a grade of "C" or higher) is recommended in the first semester of study.

We anticipate 25-30 completers per academic year.  This estimate is based on completion rates from current ARC certificate enrollment numbers.  There are between 100 – 150 students enrolled in the ARC certificate program, many of whom would like to continue their studies and receive an AS degree in Addiction Studies.

 

Transfer preparation is not a component of this degree.

The goal of the Addiction Studies Associate degree is to provide students interested in working in the addiction and recovery field with pathways for the education and training

necessary to become proficient counselors including opportunities for career opportunities.

 

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.     Compare and contrast the prevalence, impact, and cost of substance use, abuse, and dependence to the individual and society.

2.     Discuss the various models and theories of addiction and apply an interdisciplinary approach to addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and policy, including the influence of the social, political, economic, and cultural environment.

 

3.     Synthesize client-centered counseling skills, motivational strategies, harm reduction, and cultural humility and their importance for working with diverse and cultural populations.

 

4.     Assess diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities and placement criteria for substance use disorders and apply treatment services in culturally appropriate ways.  

 

5.     Demonstrate professional readiness through adherence to addiction professional standards and legal and ethical codes of conduct including importance of on-going supervision and the application of self-care principles and practice.

CTE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS)

Addiction Studies Associate of Science (AS)

Program Goals and Objectives

The goal of the Addiction Studies Associate degree is to provide students interested in working in the addiction and recovery field with pathways for the education and training

necessary to become proficient counselors including opportunities for career opportunities.

 

Catalog Description

The AS degree in Addiction Studies prepares students for work with populations most affected by addiction and other substance use dependence issues.  The AS degree provides academic preparation and training needed for employment and career advancement in the field of addiction prevention, treatment, and counseling services.

Earning this degree will support student transfer to a four-year college or university.  Students who wish to transfer must consult with an academic counselor and ensure that the requirements for transfer are met.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.     Compare and contrast the prevalence, impact, and cost of substance use, abuse, and dependence to the individual and society.

2.     Discuss the various models and theories of addiction and apply an interdisciplinary approach to addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and policy, including the influence of the social, political, economic, and cultural environment.

 

3.     Synthesize client-centered counseling skills, motivational strategies, harm reduction, and cultural humility and their importance for working with diverse and cultural populations.

 

4.     Assess diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities and placement criteria for substance use disorders and apply treatment services in culturally appropriate ways.  

 

5.     Demonstrate professional readiness through adherence to addiction professional standards and legal and ethical codes of conduct including importance of on-going supervision and the application of self-care principles and practice.

 

Program Requirements

The AS degree in Addiction Studies requires the completion of 27.5 units of major course work. The HLTH 100, Introduction to Addiction and Recovery, is recommended during the first semester of study.  The AS degree requires the completion of 27.5 units of course work with a grade of “C” or better.

Note that the program description below outlines only how students fulfill the major requirement for an associate degree. The CCSF associate degree has several other components, including general education (GE) requirements.

Students meet with a counselor and refer to the Associate Degree Requirements section of the CCSF Catalog for complete information.   Generally, the minimum time for completion of an AA or AS degree is four semesters, depending on student preparation and the number of units completed per semester.

 

Major Core Requirements                                                                                         Sequences

 

HLTH 100:       Introduction to Addiction and Recovery                    1 unit               S1

HLTH 90B        Harm Reduction and Health                                       ½ unit             S1

HLTH 91C        Hepatitis ABC’s                                                           1 unit               S1

 

HLTH 30          Drugs Health & Society Hybrid                                   3 units             S2

HLTH 49          Ethics and Drug Counseling Hybrid                            3 units             S1

HLTH 70          Physiological Effects of Addiction                               3 units             S2

 

HLTH 98          Treatment Modalities                                                  3 units            S2

HLTH 99          Group & Family Counseling                                        3 units            S3

HLTH 73          Case Management                                                     3 units             S3

 

HLTH 79          Professional Field Supervision                                    3 units             S4

 

Field Work Courses – 4 units

HLTH 79W (2 semesters) Field Work Courses                                    4 units             S3/S4

 

Total Major Units – 27.5 units

 

 

GE Required Courses – total 24 units (18 + 6 from major)

 

HLTH 30 is part of the major and fulfills area D (3 units)

HLTH 79 is part of the major and fulfills area C (3 units)

 

Student selects GE course                       Total  GE Units        18 units

 

 

Electives Course – 14 .5 units

Student Selects Course

 

Total AS units completed                                               60 units

 

 

Master Planning

The California Community Colleges missions statement includes the specific goal of “creating a skilled and progressive workforce.”  City College of San Francisco has a similar goal stated in its mission statement of providing programs leading to “certificates and career skills needed for success in the workplace”.   The AS degree in Addiction Studies addresses this need by providing students with the preparation needed for employment in the field of Addiction and Recovery and career advancement.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bay Area and the nation are experiencing a workforce shortage of proficient substance use disorder  (SUD) counselors with many positions going unfilled. 

The major also provides students with a pathway to a certificate completion in Addiction and Recovery Counseling program (ARC). We are accredited by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Students have an opportunity to complete their certificate program pathway, while also pursuing their AS degree in Addiction Studies.  Earning this degree may also facilitate the students transfer to a four-year college or university as certain course may satisfy both major and general education requirements.

Keeping up with workforce training needs such as this program, is primary to the mission, curriculum and master planning of the college and higher education in California.

Enrollment

We anticipate 25-30 completers per academic year.  This estimate is based on completion rates from current ARC certificate enrollment numbers.  There are between 100 – 150 students enrolled in the ARC certificate program, many of whom would like to continue their studies and receive an AS degree in Addiction Studies.

 

Transfer preparation is not a component of this degree.

 

Program Inventory

This Addiction Science As degree will co-exist in the Health Education Department along with the Health Education AA degree.  The CCSF AS degree requires more skill build and training than an AS-T to ensure proficiency in application of core SUD competencies necessary for success in the workplace.  This will be the only program offering an AS degree in Addiction Studies at CCSF.

 

Similar programs at other Colleges in the Service Area:   

There are currently only three programs in the Bay Area that offer Associate degrees in the field of Addiction Studies:  Diablo Valley College (DVC), College of San Mateo and Cal State East Bay.    Students from San Francisco would have three potential barriers to attending these schools: Distance from San Francisco; cost of attending the college; and transportation costs; and time. 

 

Offering an AS in Addiction Studies at CCSF would eliminate any barriers such as commute time, cost of gas or public transportation, and distance having to travel.   The current commute time to these universities from San Francisco is 2-3 hours round trip.  A BART/train ticket ranges from $22-26 per round trip.  The distance to these universities’ ranges from 21-57 miles away with an average driving time of 1-3 hours.  Offering the AS degree at CCSF is also tuition free for SF residents.  SF students would have to pay $46 per unit in 2023.

 

 

Associate Degree

Our 26.5 program provides 6 units of transfer to CSU system and an additional 20.5 worth of elective credits towards transfer or Associates of Science Degree.

 

Major Core Requirements                                                                                         Sequences

 

HLTH 100:       Introduction to Addiction and Recovery                    1 unit               S1

HLTH 90B        Harm Reduction and Health                                       ½ unit             S1

HLTH 91C        Hepatitis ABC’s                                                           1 unit               S1

 

HLTH 30          Drugs Health & Society Hybrid                                   3 units             S2

HLTH 49          Ethics and Drug Counseling Hybrid                            3 units             S1

HLTH 70          Physiological Effects of Addiction                               3 units             S2

 

HLTH 98          Treatment Modalities                                                  3 units            S2

HLTH 99          Group & Family Counseling                                        3 units            S3

HLTH 73          Case Management                                                     3 units             S3

 

HLTH 79          Professional Field Supervision                                    3 units             S4

 

Field Work Courses – 4 units

HLTH 79W (2 semesters) Field Work Courses                                    4 units             S3/S4

 

Total Major Units – 27.5 units

 

 

GE Required Courses – total 24 units (18 + 6 from major)

 

HLTH 30 is part of the major and fulfills area D (3 units)

HLTH 79 is part of the major and fulfills area C (3 units)

 

Student selects GE course                       Total  GE Units        18 units

 

 

Electives Course – 14 .5 units

Student Selects Course

 

Total AS units completed                                               60 units

 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

Associate Degree Our 26.5 program provides 6 units of transfer to CSU system and an additional 20.5 worth of elective credits towards transfer or Associates of Science Degree.

There are currently only three programs in the Bay Area that offer Associate degrees in the field of Addiction Studies: Diablo Valley College (DVC), College of San Mateo and Cal State East Bay. Students from San Francisco would have three potential barriers to attending these schools: Distance from San Francisco; cost of attending the college; and transportation costs; and time. Offering an AS in Addiction Studies at CCSF would eliminate any barriers such as commute time, cost of gas or public transportation, and distance having to travel. The current commute time to these universities from San Francisco is 2-3 hours round trip. A BART/train ticket ranges from $22-26 per round trip. The distance to these universities’ ranges from 21-57 miles away with an average driving time of 1-3 hours. Offering the AS degree at CCSF is also tuition free for SF residents. SF students would have to pay $46 per unit in 2023.