Addiction Studies - Merced College

Addiction Studies from Merced College is a Campus Certificate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. A fully accredited CAADE Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the 36-unit curriculum listed below plus an additional six units from the following electives with a 2.0 GPA or higher in each class. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Recognize the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which addition and substance abuse exist, including risk and resiliency factors that characterize individuals and groups and their living environments. B. Distinguish among a variety of models and theories of addiction . C. Distinguish among the confounding factors/symptoms of the co occurring disorder/dual diagnosis client. D. Compare the philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes of the most generally accepted and scientifically supported models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for addition and other substance-related problems. E. Differentiate between the established diagnostic criteria for substances use disorders and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care. F. Examine the diverse cultures and incorporate the relevant needs of culturally diverse groups, as well as people with disabilities, into clinical practice. G. Understanding the obligation of the addiction professional to participate in prevention as well as treatment. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.