Chemical Dependency - Columbus State Community College

Chemical Dependency from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. With social, economic, and moral issues constantly changing, society is faced with increasingly complex problems which require professional, caring helpers. This evolution has created a high demand for human service specialists. Human service specialists have a professionally and personally challenging role in providing services to both children and adults with a variety of problems and/or disabilities. Graduates work with persons with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities, emotional/mental difficulties, substance abuse and chemical dependency, as well as individuals who have co-occurring disorders. Specialists also work in consultation with psychologists, educators, psychiatrists and social workers. Innovative educational approaches including videotaping, simulated situations, role-playing, marathon group participation and discussion in small group seminars are used to help students develop the knowledge, therapeutic skills, and necessary attitudes to succeed in this profession. The program stresses development and exploration of both personal and professional characteristics graduates will need to be effective helpers. The Associate Degree program enables students to specialize in one of the following educational tracks during their second year: Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse Prevention. The six-quarter, three-track program includes 560 hours of hands-on experience under the direct supervision of professionals in local agencies. Practicum experiences are available in a variety of community agencies which include mental health centers, group homes, state psychiatric hospitals, schools, workshops, private hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, drug and alcohol treatment centers, homeless shelters, supported living environments, foster care facilities, youth treatment programs, and treatment programs within the criminal justice system. Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Chemical Dependency, the graduate will be able to: Describe the philosophy and benefits of community support groups in the recovery process. Collect data and monitor progress. Use counseling skills. Plan for, lead, and process groups. Apply conflict resolution and anger management skills. Formulate assessments. Demonstrate an awareness of and involvement in community advocacy activities. Interact effectively with diverse populations. Make appropriate referrals. Demonstrate ethical behavior. Develop and/or implement treatment/service plans. Develop and/or implement strategies to meet treatment/service goals. Apply service coordination/case management skills. Apply computer literacy skills. Demonstrate self-assessment skills. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.