Social Services Substance Abuse Specialty – Associate of Applied Science

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Learn principles and skills in social work with an emphasis on drug and alcohol treatment and prevention. Complete this program by taking a combination of day and evening classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Entry-level employment in positions providing substance abuse services and related community outreach.

Academic Options: Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should pursue the Social Services AA degree.

Locations: West Campus

Department/Contact Information:
Division Dean: 206-6996
Lead Faculty: 206-6705

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

General Education Requirements This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements.**
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Communication Requirement		6
Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement		6
Humanities and Social Science Requirement		3
Computer and Information Literacy Requirement		1-3
Subtotal		16-18
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
SSE 110	Introduction to Social Welfare	3
SSE 111	Group Work	3
SSE 121	Study of Substance Abuse	3
SSE 123	Substance Abuse Prevention	3
SSE 202	Casework Methods I	3
SSE 210	Community Organization and Development	3
SSE 211	Group Technique Applications	3
SSE 212	Casework Methods II	3
SSE 220	Treatment of the Substance Abuser	3
SSE 222	Political, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Use	3
SSE 292	Social Services Field Experience	4
Subtotal		34
Required Support Courses
ELEC	Electives***	10-12
Total		60-64

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core or support courses: Humanities and Social Science Requirement - SSE 110 fulfills 3 credits in the Social Science category. Complete a course from the Humanities/Fine Arts or Leadership/Ethics category.

** In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (Cultural diversity) or "G" (Global awareness).

*** Please see an advisor to select appropriate coursework.

Social Services Substance Abuse Specialty – Associate of Applied Science

Required Core Courses

Required Support Courses