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Program: Human Services
Option: Substance Abuse/Addiction
Contact: Dr. Herb Ziegler
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits Required: 65

PURPOSE:
The Human Services program of study is designed to provide comprehensive training for paraprofessionals already employed in the human services field. The program will provide sufficient educational training to individuals who seek employment or who are upgrading their skills in the area of substance abuse/addiction.

OCCUPATIONAL GOALS:
Administrative Specialist, Counselor, Geriatrics Worker, Human Services Worker, Mental Health Associate, Residential Assistant.

PROGRAM:
Human Services courses comprise the major part of the program. Students will also take courses in related subjects and general education. Students should consult with an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

NOTE:
This program of study articulates with Salisbury University’s Bachelor of Social Work program offered through the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center. For more information, please contact the Chesapeake College Transfer Advisor.

Program Requirements:

Course	Credits
Fall I
ENG 101 Composition (G. Ed.)	3
FSC 101 Freshman Seminar Course (G. Ed.)	1
PSC 110 Introduction to Substance Abuse	3
PSC 150 General Psychology (G. Ed.)	3
SOC 161 Sociology (G. Ed.)	3
SOC 171 Introduction to Human Services	3
Spring I
COM 150 Fundamentals of Organizational Communication (G. Ed.)	3
MAT Math Elective (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.)	3
PSC 250 Human Growth & Development	3
PSC 255 Abnormal Psychology	3
SOC 165 Marriage and the Family	3
SOC 209 Sociology of Chemical Substance Abuse	3
Fall II
ART/HUM Arts/Humanities Electives (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.)	3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.)	4
PED 103 Fitness and Wellness (G. Ed.)	3
PSC 201 Introduction to Counseling	3
SOC 271 Practicum in Human Services	3
Spring II
MLH 213 Group Dynamics	3
PROG Human Svcs - Substance Abuse Option Electives	3
PSC 211 Advanced Counseling	3
PSC 265 Family Counseling	3
SOC 272 Practicum in Human Services	3
(G. Ed.) General Education Program Requirement Please note: This information is for planning purposes only. The list of courses may not be complete. Please contact an advisor to be sure that courses are applicable to your desired course of study.

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