The substance abuse counseling program leads to a certificate in substance abuse counseling. The program is 40 units and can be completed in 12 months. Students may opt to attend part-time. The program is a California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) approved education provider. It is designed for students who want to prepare for careers as counselors that treat substance abuse clients and their families. The program is also structured for individuals already employed in a social service occupation who would like to obtain the education and training required to apply for state certification. Courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students who are employed or are fulfilling fieldwork requirements. The program accepts new students prior to the fall, spring and summer trimesters. The program aims to increase the supply of minority counselors and places an emphasis on educating and training counselors to provide counseling services to the medically-underserved and minority communities. The curriculum promotes a greater understanding of the impact and influence of substance abuse on the individual, family, and community. The program consists of behavioral science coursework focusing on theory and clinical intervention. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate in substance abuse counseling and are eligible for credentialing by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) (refer to the outcomes for students who successfully complete the program section for more information). Students enrolled in the certificate program may transfer to the Associate of Science degree program in Community Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies at any point during the certificate program if they meet the admission requirements.

SAC 100 Contemporary Issues in Substance
Abuse Counseling 3
SAC 110 Counseling for Addictive Behaviors I: Theory 3
SAC 111Counseling for Addictive Behaviors II: Practice 3
Prerequisite(s): SAC 110
SAC 115 Group Counseling I 3
SAC 120 Pharmacology and Toxicology 3
SAC 140 Legal and Ethical Issues 3
SAC 145 Crisis Intervention 3
SAC 150 Dual Diagnosis and Psychopathology 3
SAC 162 Counseling and Cultural Diversity 3
SAC 163 Family Counseling 3
SAC 170 Case Management 3
SAC 180 Introduction to Fieldwork 0
SAC 181 Fieldwork I 3 **
Prerequisite(s): SAC 140
Prerequisite(s): SAC 180
SAC 230 AODS Capstone and Certification Preparation 3
PSY 141 General Psychology 3         
PSY 351 Human Development 3     

General Education Requirements
COM 111 Public Speaking 3
COM 131 Conversational Spanish 3
CPU 125 Introduction to Computers 3
ENG 111 English Composition 3
HIS 141 United States History 3
PHE 250 Community Health Issues 1 *

Pick one 4 unit course from the following:
BIO 120 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4
BIO 124 General Biology 4

Pick one 3 unit course from the following:
ART 131 Health and Creative Arts  3
HUM 233 Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Literature 3

One of the following 3 unit courses (Determined by pre-admission test score):
MTH 121 Elementary Algebra 3
MTH 125 Intermediate Algebra 3
MTH 126 College Algebra 3

The Associate of Science program in Community Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies is a California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) approved education provider. The program is 72 units and can be completed in 24 months. Students may opt to attend part-time. General education coursework completed at an accredited post-secondary institution with a grade of C or better may be eligible for transfer credit. The program is designed for students who want to prepare for careers as counselors that treat substance abuse clients and their families. The program is also structured for individuals already employed in a social service occupation who would like to obtain the education and training required to apply for state certification. Courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students who are employed or are fulfilling fieldwork requirements. The program accepts new students prior to the fall, spring and summer trimesters. The program aims to increase the supply of minority counselors and places an emphasis on educating and training counselors to provide counseling services to the medically-underserved and minority communities. The curriculum promotes a greater understanding of the impact and influence of substance abuse on the individual, family, and community. The program consists of behavioral science coursework focusing on theory and clinical intervention. Upon completion of the program, students receive an Associate of Science degree in Community Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies and are eligible for credentialing by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) (refer to the outcomes for students who successfully complete the program section for more information).

General Education Requirements
COM 111 Public Speaking 3
COM 131 Conversational Spanish 3
CPU 125 Introduction to Computers 3
ENG 111 English Composition 3
HIS 141 United States History 3
PHE 250 Community Health Issues 1 *
PHE 255 Sophomore Seminar & Community Service Learning 1
PSY 141 General Psychology 3
PSY 351 Human Development 3

Pick one 4 unit course from the following:
BIO 120 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4
BIO 124 General Biology 4

Pick one 3 unit course from the following:
ART 131 Health and Creative Arts  3
HUM 233 Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Literature 3

One of the following 3 unit courses (Determined by pre-admission test score):
MTH 121 Elementary Algebra 3
MTH 125 Intermediate Algebra 3
MTH 126 College Algebra 3