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Submitter's Information
Jennifer Lewis
Dean, Workforce Development and Continuing Education
San Diego/Imperial
Southwestern College
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Jennifer Lewis
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Program Details
Addictions Advising for Paraprofessionals
New Program
Other Social Sciences (229900)
09/01/22
TOPs CODE: 2104.40 (Social Work - Alcohol and Controlled Substances)
Catalog Description
Item 1. Program Goals and Objectives
The curriculum for the certificate of achievement in addictions develops substance abuse counseling skills and provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a placement site that focuses on treating diverse populations struggling with addictions. This certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs as case managers for the addictions populations.
Item2. Catalog Description
The Addictions Certificate of Achievement prepares student for transfer and for work in the addictions subfield of social work and human services field. Addictions is a specialized field that emphasizes the application of specialized counseling skills in a variety of cultural contexts. Addictions workers are expected to think critically and scientifically about addictive behavior, to apply the principles of the behavioral sciences, and to be able to work with clients in various modalities, individuals, groups, and families.
Item 3. Program Requirements
SWHS 112 Introduction to Chemical Dependency/Addictions, SWHS 114Group Dynamics in Addictions Counseling, SWHS 116 Co-Occurring Disorders in Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling, and SWHS 118 Chemical Dependency/Addictions Internships are required for the certificate program.
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Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goals and Objectives
The curriculum for the certificate of achievement in addictions develops substance abuse counseling skills and provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a placement site that focuses on treating diverse populations struggling with addictions. This certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs as case managers for the addictions populations.
Course Units and Hours
12
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Course Report
Master Planning
The current Advisory Committee Members include social work and human services leaders from the following agencies: Salvation Army, Goodwill, Jewish Family Services, and many others around San Diego County. It was their recommendation for this program this service area and throughout the state.
Enrollment and Complete Projections
The certificate program should not have any problem attracting students, especially students with the Restorative Justice program.
Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs This certificate of achievement program will be placed in the Social Work/Human Services Department, which already has a AA degree. The program will have classes listed in SWHS.
Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
Currently SWC does not have an addictions certificate of achievement or courses on addiction counseling. Other community colleges such as San Diego City College and Cuyamaca College, both of which do offer programs on addiction counseling.
Labor Market Information (LMI) Occupational Profile
According to data from O*Net, the field of general social work is projected to grow 5% - 9% between 2016 – 2026. Projected job openings in this same timeframe equal 7,100. In more specialized areas such as healthcare social worker, the projected growth is much faster than average (15% or higher) with projected job openings of 22,500 between the years of 2016 – 2026.
| Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Class Title | Units | Proposed Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHS 112 | SWHS | Introduction to Chemical Dependency/Addictions | 3 | No prerequisite |
| SWHS 114 | SWHS | Group Dynamics in Addictions Counseling | 3 | No prerequisite |
| SWHS 116 | SWHS | Co-Occurring Disorders in Alcohol/Other Drug Counseling | 3 | No prerequisite |
| SWHS 116 | SWHS | Chemical Dependency and Addictions Internship | 3 | SWHS 112, 114, and 116 |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Submission Details
03/15/22 - 10:19 AM
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Comments
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Efrain Silva · 04/06/22
IVC supports this program.
Larry McLemore · 04/06/22
Cuyamaca endorses.
Jesse Lopez · 04/06/22
San Diego Miramar College endorses this new program based on the recommendations from the COE.
Susan Wyche · 04/06/22
Let's face it, social work as a field has lots of issues with both education and wages post graduation. But we are facing a crisis in mental health. So because of those reasons, I support.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 03/30/22
Wages look low. Social work is mentioned in the program narrative but the wages and job data is for Addiction and Recovery Counseling. Do we have the right LMI?
Dr. Al Taccone · 03/27/22
MiraCosta College endorses based on the supply gap, though, the living wage earned is below the percentage of students who complete CE programs in general.
John Edwards · 03/23/22
Southwestern College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a program because 1) a supply gap exists for this occupation; 2) their entry-level and median earnings are above the living wage; and 3) a high number of annual openings exist. The colleges should note that the percentage of students who complete a related programs and earn a living wage is below the percentage of students who complete Career Education programs in general.