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Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science)

General Education Requirements:		Credits
____SPCM 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
____ENGL 101	College Composition I	3
____PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
General Education Electives:(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)
____Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
____Biological and Physical Sciences		3-4
____Mathematics		3-4
____Wellness and Health or Information Technology		3
Total General Education		21-23
Program Requirements:
____CMDP 101	Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs	3
____CMDP 102	Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence	3
____CMDP 110	Individual Counseling Techniques	3
____CMDP 112	Group Counseling Fundamental Principles	3
____CMDP 124	Delivery of Services	4
____CMDP 173	Internship: CMDP	3
____CMDP 210	Family Counseling	3
____CMDP 211	Theories of Counseling	3
____CMDP 212	Group Counseling: Advanced	3
____CMDP 213	Ethics in Chemical Dependency Counseling	1
____CMDP 273	Internship: CMDP	3
____ENGL 102	College Composition II	3
____PSYC 201	Abnormal Psychology	3
____PSYC 103	Principles of Human Growth and Development	3
Total Credits		41
Total Number of Credits Required for Degree		62-64

 

Program Description:

 
The A.A.S. degree program in Chemical Dependency Counseling is designed to prepare students to function as chemical dependency counselors in a broad range of treatment settings such as residential and outpatient programs, detoxification units, and halfway houses. Program graduates may also broaden their area of study to psychology, counseling or social work at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. Through the A.A.S. degree program, students will complete a core of courses in chemical dependency counseling, and general college courses in writing, science, math and communications. Students in the A.A.S. degree program will also complete two internships in facilities providing chemical dependency counseling services. This experiential counseling opportunity greatly enhances the student’s knowledge and skills.

Certification for chemical dependency counselors is required by the State of Maryland. The credentialing process includes a combination of a college degree in a health or human services counseling field; course work specific to chemical dependency counseling; hours of supervised counseling experience; and passing a state-approved examination. Both the degree requirement and specific alcohol and drug course work are met by the completion of this degree.

NOTE: Through a special joint partnership between CCBC Dundalk and Towson University, students can pursue a Bachelor’s of Professional and Technical Studies in Chemical Dependency Counseling and Education degree at Towson University. Interested students should see the program coordinator for more information.

 

Program Coordinators:

CCBC Dundalk Marilyn Kuzsma
410-285-9694 or mkuzsma@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Dundalk Dallas Dolan
410-285-9783 or ddolan@ccbcmd.edu