Overview
The Social and Human Services: Addiction and Recovery Studies concentration prepares students to assist in drug and alcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients, management community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and pursuit of four-year degrees.
What You'll Learn
Coursework includes classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemical dependency, psychological/sociological process, the 12 Core Functions, intervention techniques with individuals in groups, and follow-up activities with recovering clients.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should qualify for positions as substance abuse counselors, DUI counselors, halfway house workers, residential facility employees, and substance education specialists. With educational and clinical experiences, graduates can obtain certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Board.
Work Based Learning
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is required for all students enrolled in a Social and Human Services degree program. WBL provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience.
Major Core Courses
- HSE 110 Intro. to Human Services
- HSE 112 Group Process I
- HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques for Human Services
- HSE 125 Counseling
- HSE 210 Diversity, Ethics and Trends
- HSE 225 Crisis and Intervention Principles
- PSY 150 General Psychology
- PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology
- SOC 210 Introduction of Sociology
Other Major Courses
- BIO 110 Principles of Biology or BIO 111 General Biology I or HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness
- SAB 110 Intro to Addiction and Recovery
- SAB 120 Intake and Assessment
- SAB 125 AR Case Management
- SAB 135 Addictive Process
- SAB 240 Diversity, Ethics, and Trends in Addiction and Recovery
- SWK 110 Introduction to Social Work
- SWK 113 Cultural Competency Diversity
- WBL 111 Work Based Learning I
- WBL 115 Work Based Learning Seminar I
General Education
- COM 110 Introduction to Communication or COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication or COM 231 Public Speaking
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Art Elective
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I
- SOC 213 Sociology of the Family
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
