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Human Services: Alcohol/Substance Abuse (Bachelor of Science)
The Alcohol and Substance Abuse concentration provides students with an overview of counseling and support services for this
population. The curriculum addresses the history of human services related to alcohol and substance abuse treatment, past and
current theoretical approaches, and the rehabilitation trends in the field. Upon successful completion of this degree, students will
fulfill the Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) education requirements for future certification as a New York
State Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor.
Goals:
• Provide the students with an understanding of issues related to alcohol and substance abuse;
• Develop counseling skills related to this population;
• Develop an understanding of treatment and rehabilitation approaches; and
• Prepare students for professional counseling and treatment environment.
Special Features:
Two internships (160 hours each) in alcohol and substance abuse treatment/ counseling settings based on the students interests,
experience and academic preparation.
Program Requirements:
• Students must earn a minimum grade of a "C" in each 100-200 level Human Services course;
• Students must have earned at least 30 academic hours and have the permission of the Human Services Program Director to be
eligible for an internship;
• Students may repeat any Human Services course in which they earned less than a "C". Students who earn less than a "C" on the
second attempt may not continue in the program; and
• Students must complete 12 hours in an alcohol and substance abuse internship.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course (Credits)
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy: SB 375 Methods of Inquiry (3)
Senior Capstone: HS 499 Senior Capstone (3)
Total General Education Credits - 39
PROGRAM COURSES
Art & Sciences Courses
Course (Credits)
HU 465 Ethical Values in Organizations (3)
SB 120 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SB 130 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SB 231 Social Problems (3)
SB 265 Alcohol and Drugs in Modern Society (3)
SB 323 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SB 327 Brain and Behavior (3)
SB 333/335/301/436 Human Rights and Genocide/Comparative Social Institutions in U.S./Models of Society/Class, Status and
Power (3)
SB 336 Social Welfare Policies (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 27
Career Studies Courses
Course (Credits)
HS 110 Introduction to Human Services (3)
HS 134 Introduction to Alcohol and Substance Abuse (3)
HS 240 Introduction to Counseling (3)
HS 331 Group Dynamics (3)
HS 341 Counseling Theories (3)
HS 344 Intervention Strategies for Alcohol and Substance Abuse (3)
HS 284 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Internship (6)
HS 384 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Internship (6)
HS 431 Rehabilitation Services (3)
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