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Nicole Griffin
Dean of CTE
Central/Mother Lode
Cerro Coso Community College
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Nicole Griffin
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Program Details
Addiction Counseling Studies Bachelor of Science Degree
New Program
Alcohol and Controlled Substances (210440)
01/01/26
The Addiction Counseling Studies Bachelor of Science Degree (120 units total, 73 units in the major) prepares students for careers in the substance abuse counseling field. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to perform the tasks associated with the treatment of substance use disorders including intake, establishing goals and treatment plans, and relapse prevention support. In addition, instruction regarding establishing and maintaining prevention programs that involve education regarding substance use disorders, the impact of substance use on individuals and families, and resources available to assist with intersecting concerns such as socioeconomic status and mental illness will be provided. Finally, information regarding family dynamics, support for family, friends, and community members impacted by substance use disorder, and knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral processes are examined in this program.
Cerro Coso Community College has had a successful Addiction Counseling program for three years which continues to grow and expand. With the anticipation of continued growth in the need for these employees, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a 13% increase, we need to expand our program to a bachelor's level to serve our region and state. Our previous and current students are in the pipeline for a bachelor's program. Additionally, other community colleges with similar associate level programs can direct their students to our program which will be offered online. We anticipate 20 enrollments in the first year, increasing incrementally by four each year with a cap of 35 total.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Baccalaureate of Science (B.S.) Degree
Program goal is to address an occupational need in the region. The addiction counseling studies program will give new dimension to the vocational programs of the college and will increase the offering of related psychology and human services courses. The Addiction Counseling Studies Associate in Science degree is a comprehensive program that meets state mandated credit requirements and the requirements of the state-approved certifying agency.
Addiction counseling professionals are in critical demand to provide services for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and the families and communities in which they live. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that at about 13%, labor market demand for substance abuse counselors will grow faster than other occupations, with entry-level earnings higher than the living wage in the region. The addiction counseling studies program will work with regional directors, the advisory committee, and local industry in the expansion of programs to address the shortage of addiction counseling workers in the region. A bachelor’s degree allows addiction counselors to advance credentials and move into management positions, in which they can mentor and assist newly trained helpers As such, communities and agencies may benefit from the availability of a bachelor’s degree. In the Cerro Coso Community College service area, we serve five counties that extend 8,500 square miles from Tehachapi to Lee Vining to Death Valley and Kern River Valley. Our expansive service area is primarily rural and remote, with no California State University adjacent to it. We serve one of the largest Naval Research facilities (Naval Air Warfare Center at China Lake) and various school districts in a remote region. Additionally, we serve Tehachapi Correctional Institution, hospitals, police departments, and non-profit agencies providing mental health services. All of these employers and our large service area communities could benefit from an influx of substance abuse counselors with advanced training and education.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
73
120
Course Report
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
- Analyze evidence-based models, treatment options, theories, and diagnostic criteria relating to substance use and abuse. (70%)
- Utilize research tools and data used to measure outcomes, determine appropriate treatment strategies, and maintain subject matter currency. (70%)
- Apply ethical standards, legal duties, and professional responsibilities including proper referral techniques to a variety of setting-specific scenarios. (70%)
- Appraise the socioeconomic, political, pharmacological, and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist, including co-morbid mental and physical health factors. (70%)
- Apply collaborative processes, policies, standards, and procedures including service coordination. (70%)
Lower Division Major Courses:
ADST C101 - Introduction to Addiction Studies (3 units)
ADST C102 Physiological Effects of Addiction (3 units)
ADST C103X Addiction Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery (3 units)
ADST C104X Co-Occurring Disorders (3 units)
ADST C105X Counseling Skills in Addiction Treatment (3 units)
ADST C106X Law and Ethics in Addiction Counseling (3 units)
ADST C107X Family Dynamics of Addiction (3 units)
ADST C108X Case Management in Addiction Counseling (3 units)
ADST C109X Group Treatment (3 units)
ADST C110X Addiction Studies Field Experience (4.5 units)
ADST C111X Addiction Studies Field Experience Seminar (2.5 units)
Total Lower Division: 34 Units
Cal-GETC general education breadth: 37 units
Lower Division Electives (One elective required):
SWHS C101 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3 units)PSYC C101 General Psychology (3 units)
PSYC C101H General Psychology: Honors (4 units)
SOCI C101 Introduction to Sociology (3 units)
Upper Division Major Courses:
ADST C201 Culturally Responsive Counseling (3 units)
ADST C300 Crisis and Trauma Intervention (3 units)
ADST C301 Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents (3 units)
ADST C302 Counseling Skills and Competencies (3 units)
ADST C303 Substance Abuse in Military and Veteran Populations (3 units)
ADST C304 Drugs and Justice (3 units)
ADST C305 Drugs, Society, and Behavior (3 units)
ADST C306 Behavioral Addictions (3 units)
ADST C307 Generalist Practice in Communities and Institutions (3 units)
ADST C308 Substance Abuse and Aging (3 units)
ADST C400 Psychopharmacology (3 units)
ADST C402 Psychology, Law, and Public Practice (3 units)
Total Upper Division: 36 units
Upper Division General Education Courses:
PSYC C300 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 units)
ENGL C301 Technical Writing for Professionals (3 units)
BSAD C301 Leadership and Management (3 units)
Total Upper Division General Education: 10 units
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADST C101 |
| 3 | S1 |
| ADST C105X |
| 3 | S1 |
| ADST C108X |
| 3 | S1 |
| ENGL C1000 – Cal-GETC Area 1A | 4 | S1 | |
| PHSC C125 – Cal-GETC Area 5A/C | 4 | S1 | |
| ADST C106X | Law and Ethics in Addiction Counseling | 3 | S2 |
| ADST C109X | Group Treatment | 3 | S2 |
| PSYC C101-double count lower division elective and Cal-GETC Area 4 | 3 | S2 | |
| ART C101-Cal-GETC, Area 3A | 3 | S2 | |
| STAT C1000-Cal-GETC Area 2 | 4 | S2 | |
| COMM C1000- Cal-GETC Area 1C | 3 | S2 | |
| ADST C102 | Physiological Effects of Addiction | 3 | S3 |
| ADST C107X | Family Dynamics of Addiction | 3 | S3 |
| ADST C110X | Addiction Studies Field Experience | 4.5 | S3 |
| ADST C111X | Addiction Studies Field Experience Seminar | 2.5 | S3 |
| SOCI C101– Cal-GETC Area 4 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | S3 |
| ANTH C121 – Cal-GETC Area 5B | 3 | S3 | |
| ADST C103X | Addiction Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery | 3 | S4 |
| ADST C104X | Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 | S4 |
| ETHN C141 –Cal-GETC Area 6 | 3 | S4 | |
| ENGL C102– Cal-GETC, Area 1B | 4 | S4 | |
| HIST C131 – Cal-GETC Area 3B | 3 | S4 | |
| ADST C300 | Crisis and Trauma Intervention | 3 | S5 |
| ADST C302 | Counseling Skills and Competencies | 3 | S5 |
| ADST C301 - elective |
| 3 | S5 |
| PSYC C241 - elective | 3 | S5 | |
| ADST C303 | Substance Abuse in Military and Veteran Populations | 3 | S6 |
| ADST C201-elective | Culturally Responsive Counseling | 3 | S6 |
| ADST C304-elective |
| 3 | S6 |
| ENGL C301 | 4 | S6 | |
| ADST C305 | Drugs, Society, and Behavior | 3 | S7 |
| ADST C306 | Behavioral Addictions | 3 | S7 |
| ADST C307 | Generalist Practice in Communities and Institutions | 3 | S7 |
| PSYC C300 | 3 | S7 | |
| ADST C308 | Substance Abuse and Aging | 3 | S8 |
| ADST C400 | Psychopharmacology | 3 | S8 |
| BSAD C301 | 3 | S8 | |
| ADST C402 | Psychology, Law, and Public Practice | 3 | S8 |
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Submission Details
06/09/25 - 12:31 PM
06/10/25 - 03:12 PM by Lora Larkin
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