This degree or certificate prepares students to perform counseling duties consistent
with entry level addiction counselor positions in multiple levels of care. The 39-unit
curriculum is an accredited and state approved and prepares graduates for the workforce
with the required skills, competencies and standards to serve those afflicted with
substance use disorders.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the ability
to utilize their counseling and cognitive abilities necessary to integrate the counselor
skills and ethical standards learned in the preceding Alcohol/Drug Studies Counseling
program courses. Students will be able to demonstrate the cognitive and counseling
abilities necessary to integrate the counselor competencies and standards learned
in a two year Alcohol/Drug Studies Counseling program, including evidence-based theory
and competencies inherent in entry level alcohol/drug counselor positions. Program
Learning Outcomes include; appropriate evaluation and assessment, application of case
management skills, application of group and individual counseling methodologies .and
creating and adhering to treatment planning standards of care.
This program is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
and designed to meet the certification requirements of both the California Association
of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors and the Coalition of Program Standards.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| Core Courses |
| AD ST 101 |
Alcohol/Drug Abuse and Dependency |
3 |
| AD ST 103 |
Chemical Dependency: Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery |
3 |
| AD ST 105 |
Pharmacology: Alcohol and Other Drugs |
3 |
| AD ST 114 |
Treatment Considerations with Diverse Population |
3 |
| Behavioral Courses |
| PSYCH C1000 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| Skill Courses |
| AD ST 110 |
Counseling Techniques and Case Management |
3 |
| AD ST 112 |
Group Therapy and the Therapeutic Process |
3 |
| AD ST 119 |
Chemical Dependency and Co-occurring Disorders |
3 |
| Family Course |
| AD ST 111 |
Family Dynamics and Addiction |
3 |
| Field Experience |
| AD ST 154 |
Self-Help Groups, Recovery, and Community Networking |
4 |
| Field Placement/Internship |
| AD ST 152 |
Internship I |
3 |
| AD ST 153 |
Internship II |
3 |
| AD ST 50 |
Alcohol and Drug Studies Internship |
2 x 1 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
39 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
