Substance Abuse Specialty
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
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.
Program/Major Codes: AASSUBSTABUS/SSS
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.
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.**
| 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 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| 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 210 | Community Organization and Development | 3 |
| SSE 211 | Group Technique Applications | 3 |
| SSE 220 | Treatment of the Substance Abuser | 3 |
| SSE 222 | Political, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Use | 3 |
| SSE 281 | Social Service Delivery Systems | 3 |
| SSE 285 | Foundations of Social Work Practice | 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.