Addiction Studies, Technical Certificate

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• IVYT 1XX - Ivy Tech Success Elective CREDIT HOURS: 1

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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 206 - Group Process and Skills 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
• HUMS 269 - Human Development and Ecological Systems CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 40

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.
• Analyze the interplay between biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors contributing to addiction and recovery.
• 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.
• Differentiate between micro, mezzo, and macro-level interventions when developing a comprehensive service plan for a client or community.