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Alcohol and Drug Studies AS
Alcohol and Drug Studies AS

Alcohol and Drug Studies AS

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  • Level:Associate Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Individuals who meet any one of the following criteria are eligible to attend College of the Desert:

  • Have graduated from high school

  • Have passed the CA High School Proficiency Exam or

  • Have passed the GED Examination or

  • 18 years of age or older and can benefit from instruction

English Requirements

  • Toefl ibt: 40

  • Toefl paper: 400

  • Ielts:4.5

  • Duolingo: 70

  • Eiken: step level 2

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Course Information

The College offers a non-transferable degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies. Students earning an associate’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies may pursue entry-level positions as supervised chemical dependency counselors or may choose to continue their study in the discipline toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree in psychology or social work. 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.

All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. In addition, students will be required to have 75% attendance in these courses. 

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Courses:

Required courses

Fall semester

  • Introduction to alcohol & drug studies (prerequisite for other hsad courses, offered fall & spring)

  • Intro to human services counseling

  • Personal & professional growth

  • Law/ethics: community resources

  • Counseling diverse populations (see item #3 under requirements for internship)

Spring semester

  • Biomedical pharmacology

  • Case management

  • Prevention, intervention and recovery

  • Individual, group & family counseling

  • Dual diagnosis

Internship/practicum (fall & spring)

  • Alcohol & drug: supervised practicum i

  • Alcohol & drug: supervised practicum ii

  • Alcohol & drug supervised internship i

  • Alcohol & drug supervised internship ii

  • Alcohol and drug work experience (maximum of 4 units may be used for work experience.)

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Electives

Select 6 units from the following:

  • Developmental psychology

  • Positive psychology

  • Psychological aspects/marriage & family

  • Intro to interpersonal communication

Elective subtotal

Cod general education pattern 1

Kinesiology activities

Degree total: 65

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Students earning an associate’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies may pursue entry-level positions as supervised chemical dependency counselors or may choose to continue their study in the discipline toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree in psychology or social work.

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Health Insurance Fee: $1662 per year

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