The Alcohol and drug studies program is the study of chemical addiction and treatment.

Career paths chosen by students pursuing undergraduate studies in alcohol and drug studies commonly include supervised alcohol and drug counseling. Even students who choose not to major in alcohol and drug studies find that coursework in the field can improve their ability to understand the issues surrounding chemical dependency and treatment.

The College offers a Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Studies and a non-transferable Associate of Arts degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment as supervised chemical dependency counselors, as well as advancement toward the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) certification. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their study toward a non-transferable Associate of Arts degree in the field. Past recipients of the COD Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Studies have obtained positions as supervised chemical dependency counselors, locally and throughout California. Students earning an associate’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies may pursue entry-level positions as supervised chemical dependency counselors or may chose to continue their study in the discipline toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree in counseling psychology. Transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities vary from institution to institution; students should consult with an academic advisor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university. For more information please call (760) 773-2574.

Advisors: L. Emerson, C. Jones

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

ALCOHOL / DRUG STUDIES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE FOR EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION
Dept.	No.	Title	Units
Required Courses:
HSAD	1	Intro to Alcohol/Drug Studies	3
HSAD	2	Intro to Human Services Counseling	3
HSAD	4	Personal & Professional Growth	2
HSAD	20	Biomedical-Pharmacology	3
HSAD	22	Case Management	3
HSAD	24	Law/Ethics: Community Responses	3
HSAD	30	Individual, Group & Family Counseling	3
HSAD	32A	Supervised Practicum I	2
HSAD	33A	Supervised Internship I	3
HSAD	34	Dual Diagnosis	3
HSAD	32B	Supervised Practicum II	2
HSAD	33B	Supervised Internship II	3
HSAD	36	Counseling Diverse Populations	3
Electives - 6 units to be chosen from the following courses:
PHIL	13	Perspectives on Death & Dying	3
PSY	3	Developmental Psychology	3
PSY	10	Psychological Aspects of Marriage & Family	3
PSY	33	Personal & Social Adjustment	3
SOC	4	Sociological Analysis/Crit Thinking	3
SP	1	Intro to Interpersonal Communication	3
		Required Subtotal	36
		Elective Subtotal	6
		General Education Subtotal	18
		DEGREE TOTAL	60

CERTIFICATE

ALCOHOL AND DRUG STUDIES CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION
Dept.	No.	Title	Units
Required Courses:
HSAD	1	Intro to Alcohol/Drug Studies	3
HSAD	2	Intro to Human Services Counseling	3
HSAD	4	Personal & Professional Growth	2
HSAD	20	Biomedical-Pharmacology	3
HSAD	22	Case Management	3
HSAD	24	Law/Ethics: Community Responses	3
HSAD	30	Individual, Group & Family Counseling	3
HSAD	32A	Supervised Practicum I	2
HSAD	33A	Supervised Internship I	3
HSAD	34	Dual Diagnosis	3
HSAD	32B	Supervised Practicum II	2
HSAD	33B	Supervised Internship II	3
HSAD	36	Counseling Diverse Populations	3
		CERTIFICATE TOTAL	36