Alcohol/Drug Studies - Mt. San Jacinto Community College District

Alcohol/Drug Studies from Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is a Campus Associate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Alcohol/Drug studies program is designed to prepare people to serve as professionals in the growing career field of counseling and advisement to individuals with addictions to alcohol or other drugs. The MSJC Alcohol/Drug studies program is a certificate program consisting of 39 units, drawn from a course list which provides a thorough grounding in medical and social origins of addiction. The skills and techniques used for intervention, the legal and ethical context of treatment, as well as the record-keeping necessary to support successful interventions are also included. The successful student will be well prepared for the qualifying examination offered by California Certification Board for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CCBADC), a statewide certification organization. Distinctive Features The Alcohol/Drug studies faculty is drawn from the ranks of professionals currently working in the field. The courses they offer result in a preparation which is equally suited as entry-level job training or continuing education for health or counseling professionals. The program was developed in consultation with regional representatives of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC). Career Opportunities Students are advised to speak with a counselor regarding career opportunities. Entry-level positions: * Alcohol/ Drug Studies Advisor * Alcohol/Drug Studies Technician * Professional positions (for those who wish to add alcohol/ drug studies certification to their professional preparation): Drug Abuse Counselor * Recovery Center Staff Member or Director * Outpatient Program Staff Member View more details on Mt. San Jacinto Community College District . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.