Alcohol & Drug Counseling Studies, AS

Program Requirements: 30 credits

1. ADCS 1110

   Pharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders
   3
2. ADCS 1120

   Substance Use Disorder Assessment
   4
3. ADCS 1200

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling
   4
4. ADCS 1210

   Substance Use Disorder Case Management
   4
5. ADCS 1220

   Professional Ethics and Pre-Practicum Issues
   2
6. ADCS 2297

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum I
   5
7. ADCS 2298

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum II
   5
8. HPER 1102

   Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
   3

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits

Goal 01: Communication

1. Required course:

   Not resolved to a course
2. CMST 2251

   Small Group Communication
   3
3. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
4. ENGL 1120

   Cross-Current College Writing and Critical Reading
   4
5. ENGL 1121

   College Writing and Critical Reading
   4

Goal 02: Critical Thinking

Goal 03: Natural Sciences

Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

1. MATH 1114

   Introduction to Statistics

   As published: “Introduction to Statistics or any college-level MATH course”
   3-5

Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

1. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
2. PSYC 1110

   General Psychology
   4
3. SOC 1111

   Introduction to Sociology
   3

Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts

1. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
2. PHIL 1110

   Introduction to Ethics
   3
3. PHIL 1200

   Medical Ethics
   3

Goal 07: Human Diversity, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States

Goal 08: Global Perspective

Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility

Goal 10: People and the Environment

Program Information

Program Goals

1. Apply and demonstrate competency of counseling services to people with substance abuse disorders, as defined by the 12 core functions;

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2. Apply the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care;

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3. Apply a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance abuse;

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4. Demonstrate clinical writing skills for professional documentation; and

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5. Apply laws, rules, and ethical guidelines related to the State of Minnesota and the addiction counseling profession.

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Program Admission & Related Requirements

1. A cleared Background Study is required from the State of Minnesota.

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2. The college cannot guarantee placement in practicums for students who do not have a clear criminal background check. If you have questions about your eligibility or for more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-296-3802.

   Not resolved to a course
3. Vaccines and other health and safety related requirements as defined by the practicum sites.

   Not resolved to a course

Developmental Courses

Completion Requirements

1. A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.

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2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.

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3. Satisfy residency requirements.

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4. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.

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5. Completion of specific degree requirements.

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6. To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.

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7. The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

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Program Sequence

1st Year

Fall Semester

1. ADCS 1110

   Pharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders
   3
2. ADCS 1120

   Substance Use Disorder Assessment
   4
3. HPER 1102

   Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
   3
4. GenEd

   Not resolved to a course
   1-2
5. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
6. ENGL 1120

   Cross-Current College Writing and Critical Reading
   4
7. ENGL 1121

   College Writing and Critical Reading
   4

Spring Semester

1. ADCS 1200

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling
   4
2. ADCS 1210

   Substance Use Disorder Case Management
   4
3. ADCS 1220

   Professional Ethics and Pre-Practicum Issues
   2
4. CMST 2251

   Small Group Communication
   3
5. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
6. PSYC 1110

   General Psychology
   4
7. SOC 1111

   Introduction to Sociology
   3

2nd Year

Fall Semester

1. ADCS 2297

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum I
   5
2. GenEd

   Not resolved to a course
   7
3. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
4. PHIL 1110

   Introduction to Ethics
   3
5. PHIL 1200

   Medical Ethics
   3

Spring Semester

1. ADCS 2298

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum II
   5
2. GenEd

   Not resolved to a course
   8

Note