Addiction Studies in Human Services, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
SCWK 1321Orientation to Social Services

3

DAAC 2354Dynamics of Group Counseling

3

DAAC 1311Counseling Theories

3

DAAC 1319Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

3

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DAAC 1304Pharmacology of Addiction

3

DAAC 1417Basic Counseling Skills

4

DAAC 1305Co-Occurring Disorders

3

DAAC 1166Practicum (or Field Experience) - Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling

1

Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Elective Computer Elective

3

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DAAC 1309Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

3

CMSW 1341Behavioral Modification with Cognitive Disorders

3

DAAC 2166Practicum (or Field Experience) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

1

DAAC 2341Counseling Alcohol and other Drug Addictions

3

Core Mathematics OR Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DAAC 2363Clinical - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (Capstone)

3

DAAC 2307Addicted Family Intervention

3

DAAC 2343Current Issues

3

SPCH 1311Introduction to Speech Communication

3

OR

SPCH 1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective: PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301, or SOCI 2319.

Electives must be approved by your program advisor.