Associate of Applied Science in Addiction Studies
Lynnwood, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 3,772 / per quarter *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
You can make a difference in your community by working with individuals and families affected by the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
This program of study provides the foundation, knowledge, and skills to effectively work with individuals and families experiencing difficulties resulting from drug use, misuse, or dependency, and behavioral addictions.
The addiction studies program at Edmonds provides you with instruction from industry leaders and teaches you the necessary skills for working in the recovery field. Our instructors teach a holistic behavioral-health care approach accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission. Our graduates not only satisfy the requirements for earning a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification with the Washington State Department of Health, employers in various disciplines highly seek them.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please contact us for more information.
Curriculum
- Introduction to Addiction Studies
- Stress Management Skills
- Law and Ethics for Addictions and Human Services
- Counseling and Interviewing Skills
- Interpersonal and Groupwork
- Crisis Intervention
- HIV/AIDS for Health, HS and ACD Professionals
- Human Growth and Development: CD
- Counseling Theories
- Survey of Mental Illness
- Working with Diverse Populations: CD
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs
- Group Treatment in Addiction
- Addiction and Youth and Family Systems
- Assessment and Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment
- Case Management in Addiction Treatment
- Addiction Counseling and Relapse Prevention
- Pre-Practicum
- Addiction Studies Field Practicum
Career Opportunities
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
English Language Requirements
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