Addiction Studies
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
PAY
The median annual wage of
substance abuse and behavioral
disorder counselors was $39,980
in May 2015.
The Addiction Studies College
Certificate program prepares
graduates to work as entry level
professionals in centers and
facilities serving persons who
are dependent upon addictive
substances. Job functions
include interviewing, conducting
group sessions, and behavior
management.
JOB OUTLOOK
Employment of substance
abuse and behavioral disorder
counselors is expected to grow
by 22 percent from 2014 to 2024,
much faster than the average
for all occupations. Growth is
expected as addiction and mental
health counseling services are
increasingly covered by insurance.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department
of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2016-17 Edition, Substance Abuse and
Behavioral Disorder Counselors, on the
Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-andsocial-service/substance-abuse-andbehavioral-disorder-counselors.htm
WHAT DO
ADDICTION STUDIES
PROFESSIONALS DO?
Substance abuse and behavioral
disorder counselors advise
people who have alcoholism
or other types of addiction,
eating disorders, or other
behavioral problems. They
provide treatment and support
to help the client recover from
addiction or modify problem
behaviors.
WHERE DO
THEY WORK?
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors work in a wide variety
of settings, such as mental health centers, community health centers,
prisons, and private practice. Most work full-time.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median
debt of students who have completed this program, and other
important information, please visit the following link:
http://www.wcccd.edu/dept/Addstud/Addstud.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 313-496-2600 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WCCCD.EDU
8-2016B
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Addiction Studies: College Certificate
CR. No. COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
SEMESTER 1
ADD 100 Addiction Counseling:
An Introduction to
Addiction and eories . . . . . . . . .3
ENG 119 English I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HUS 135 Professionalism in Human Services .3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SEMESTER 2
ADD 103 Co-Occurring Disorders . . . . . . . .3
ADD 112 Addictions and Criminal Justice . .3
SW 105 Field Instruction I . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SEMESTER 3
ADD 130 Assessment, Diagnosis and
Treatment of Addictions . . . . . . . .3
HUS 200 Group and Social Process . . . . . . .4
SW 106 Field Instruction II . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CERTIFICATE TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Note: Certificate totals may not include prerequisite work.
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this document. 2/19/07