Intermediate Counseling / CIC102
(65 hours)
Practical experience and skill building in individual counseling and group settings. You will receive the tools necessary to manage crisis situation, domestic violence and abuse.

Theories of Counseling / CTC103
(65 hours)
An examination of the general discipline of psychology. Major elements of the field including: counseling, behaviorism, cognitive, psychoanalytic are surveyed. Scientific procedures and personality concepts.

Overview of Addictions / OAS200
(65 hours)
Examining both the addiction disease and its cycle, identification of the different types of addiction (substance abuse, sex, food, gambling, etc...). It is an evaluation of factors and concepts that increase the risk of falling into an addiction.

HIV/AIDS Seminar / AAI201
(16 hours)
Explains and teaches what HIV/AIDS is, its characteristics and who are at risk. You will also be identifying methods of prevention and learn the legalities of confidentiality, testing and treatment concerning the client with HIV infection.

Family Systems / AFS202
(65 hours)
Identifying addictive behaviors within the nucleus of the family and how these behaviors affect each member. You will become familiar with co-dependency and the breaking of addiction related issues for coming generations and its effects on the family unit.

Sexuality, Intimacy and the Addictions / ASI203
(65 hours)
Studying the relationship between addiction and sexuality. The process of sexual addiction and the road to recovering a healthy sexual relationship. Understanding sexual dysfunctions, sexual myths and sexual abuse.

Pharmacology / APH204
(65 hours)
The study of the different types of addictive substances/drugs: Nicotine, Heroin, Marijuana, Cocaine, etc. and the administration and effects of each.
Drugs: Used and abused.

Assessment and Treatment Planning I-II / ATP205
(65 hours)
Procedures and plans to develop comprehensive methods of detection, treatment goals and follow-up on the addiction process and the clients’ road to recovery.

Dual Diagnosis / ADD206
(65 hours)
Refers to coexisting disorders a client that has a chemical dependency and at the same time has a mental illness. The student will be provided with an understanding and Differentiating between mental health issues from addictions as well as treatment approaches of the (Systematic Diagnostic Manual) DSM IV.

Ethics for Professionals / AET207
(65 hours)
Professional responsibilities and competencies of a counselor/client confidentiality and privileged information, rights, consent to treat, and issues of racism and sexism. The student will learn the counseling codes of ethics to there corresponding state.

Individual in Transformation / MIT102
(65 hours)
A study in self-assessment. Student will examine responsibility to God, larger society, family, and self. The affects of culture, environment and life cycle will be explored.

Introduction to Prevention / PIP100
(65 hours)
Course provides foundation for the student to develop an understanding of the dynamics of programs and strategies that prevent addictive and violent behavior in “at risk” populations.

Family Intervention / PFI101
(65 hours Prevention Tract only)
Learn to identify characteristics of “at risk” families. Including: Neglectful families, shaming families, abusive families and addictive families Development of strategies, skills, and intervention ability.

Human Growth and Development / PHD103
(65 hours Prevention Tract only)
A study of the developmental aspects of the human lifespan. All major theoretical models of development including: psychosexual, psychosocial, behavioral, and moral.

• General Education Courses
(Required Courses for OAD in Counseling and Addiction Studies)

Introduction to Psychology / PSY100
(45 hours)
Students learn the basic concepts and terminology of the evolving field of psychology and gain insight into the dynamics of human thinking, behavior, and emotions.

English Composition I / ENC110
(45 hours)
English Composition I, is designed to help students achieve language proficiency and write essays which demonstrate unity, coherence, and levels of usage appropriate to the topic, purpose, and audience.

English Composition II / ENC111
(45 hours)
English Composition II is the second of two required composition courses. A continuance of ENGL 101 Composition I, this course emphasizes research, bibliographic, and writing skills. Students write one or more documented essays.

Child Development / PSY200
(45 hours)
The child's development from prenatal growth through adolescence is studied, emphasizing the physical, cognitive, and social areas.

Comparative World Religions / HUM201
(45 hours)
Six dimensions of religion - experiential, mythic, ritual, doctrinal, ethical, and social - are examined in this team-taught course. Focus is on the interrelatedness among the six dimensions and how people live their lives in a religiously pluralistic society. The major world religions studied are Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucian-ism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.