Human Services Drug and Alcohol - College of the Siskiyous

Human Services Drug and Alcohol from College of the Siskiyous is a Campus Certificate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Overview The goal of this lower division course of study is to meet the needs of career oriented students who wish preparation at the certificate levels and to serve as an introduction to the areas of social work, counseling , mentoring, gerontology, rehabilitation, and other helping professions for students planning to get advanced degrees. This program develops basic competencies in advocacy, intervention, referral, recordkeeping, interviewing skills, interpersonal communications, and assessment methods while developing an understanding of basic theories and current practices in the human services and helping skill professions. This program is designed for students who wish to acquire a Certificate of Completion in Human Services. The certificate includes a required course of classroom work and a supervisied field work practicum. For success in this program, the student must be mature, emotionally stable, and have strong writing and interpersonal skills. Non-abuse and non-dependency on chemicals, including alcohol , is required. Goals of the Program To prepare students for entry-level employment through specific vocational preparation To provide students with the job skills necessary for employment opportunities in human services agencies and community-based organizations. To introduce the helping skills to students planning advanced degrees To provide students with the coursework that includes the required standards and competencies for human services workers and assistants To provide students with a strong foundation to enhance one's career options To provide continuing education for professionals working in human services and other helping professions. To provide the community with an individual who can understand and relate to community social problems. Certificate of Completion: Human Services Core Courses: 26.5 Units Required Drug and Alcohol Emphasis (12 units) ADS 15 Physio and Pharmacological Aspects ADS 50 Stages of Addiction and Recovery Choose any two courses from the following: 6 ADS 20 Practicum in ADS - A and B BIO 5 Human Biology HEA 10 Health in Action View more details on College of the Siskiyous . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.