Addiction Studies, Certificate

PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL CORE

• HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 102 - Helping Relationship Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 103 - Interviewing and Assessment CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 208 - Theory of Sub. Use & Addiction CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 209 - Counseling Issues in Substance Abuse CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 210 - Issues of Substance Abuse in Family Systems CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 267 - Theories of Personality CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 27

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Analyze the relationships between the historical development of human services and the organization and career paths within the field.
• Differentiate between personal and professional values to resolve ethical conflicts when working with individuals, organizations, and communities.
• Differentiate between appropriate communication styles for clients, interprofessional teams, and communities to achieve specific human services goals.
• Evaluate needs, challenges, and interventions relevant to target populations.
• Analyze organizational policies and procedures to identify areas that may unintentionally limit client self-determination or disrespect individual values.
• Investigate theoretical frameworks that influence addiction and recovery.