Chemical Dependency Professional

Associate of Applied Science Curriculum

Prerequisites

Some or all of the following are required. See your faculty adviser for specific details.

...Basic keyboarding knowledge (recommended).

...Some classes have entry requirements not listed here.

AAS                                                             90 credits

Professional-Technical (PT)

H SER 101	Introduction to Human Services	5
H SER 102	Physiology of Psychoactive Drugs	3
H SER 103	Case Management	5
H SER 104	Relapse Prevention	3
H SER 105	Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling	5
H SER 110	Interviewing and Counseling	5
H SER 113	Adolescent Development and Counseling	3
H SER 119	Laws, Professionalism, and Ethics	3
H SER 120	Groups, Communities, and Society	5
H SER 140/141	Field Practicum I and Seminar I	6
H SER 222	Substance Abuse	3
H SER 240/241	Field Practicum II and Seminar II	6
H SER 260	Culturally Competent Practices	3

Related Instruction (RI)

H SER 101	Introduction to Human Services	5
ACCTG 121	Practical Accounting I	5
	or
BUSN 135	Business Mathematics
	or
MATH 107	Math—A Practical Art
H SER 251	Family Violence	5
	or
SOC 200	Sociology of the Family
P E 160	Standard First Aid/CPR	3
PSYCH 100	Introduction to Psychology	5
PSYCH 152	Understanding AIDS	2
PSYCH 215	Developmental Psychology: Life Span	5
PSYCH 220	Abnormal Psychology	5
WRIT 101	Principles of Writing	5

Important Notes:

...This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.

...Students must achieve a min. 2.0 GPA in all H SER classes.

...AAS programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.

...Not all classes are offered every quarter.

...Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.

...The Chemical Dependency Professional program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.

...If you already have a degree, you may take individual chemical dependency courses to meet requirements. The additional requirements for becoming a licensed chemical dependency professional can be found through the Washington State Department of Health.

...The program allows you to earn an AAS degree in Human Services and complete the educational requirements needed to become licensed as a chemical dependency professional in Washington state.

Need More Information?

Contact the department coordinator with questions about the Chemical Dependency Professional program.

Dan Drischel
(206) 878-3710, ext. 3665
ddrische@highline.edu