A.A.

in Chemical Dependency Counseling Course Requirements

* Department # Course title Cr SKC AA/AS REQUIREMENTS Communications (CM) Math and Science (MS) BIOS * MATH Social Science (SS) PSYC NASD NASD 101, 102 100/101 110 101 General Biology & Lab (INTRO NAT SC LIST D) College Algebra or Art of Math (MATH OPEN) Introduction to Psychology (SS INTRO LIST C) History of Indians in the U.S. NASD open elective Elective (List A) TOTAL SKC AA/AS REQUIREMENTS 5 5 5 3 3 3 39 ENGL SPCH HMNT/PHIL 101 202 100 101/100 English Composition I English Composition II Basic Communications Skills Intro to Humanities or Intro to Philosophy Elective (List B) 3 3 3 3 3 * ENGL

Fine Arts and Humanities (FAH)

Native American Studies (NASD)

OTHER LIBERAL ARTS COURSES REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT SCWK 201 110 230 361 306 Introduction to Social Work Introduction to Sociology Developmental Psychology Abnormal Psychology Writing Research Papers TOTAL OTHER COURSES REQUIRED 3 5 5 5 3 21 SCLG * PSYC PSYC * ENGL

STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR LAC (300 hrs/30 cr) Rubric CDAR (chemical dependency addictions recovery) (i) 60 hrs/6 cr of assessment, placement, testing, diagnosis, referral (vi) 30 hrs/3 cr of treatment planning and documentation CDAR 259 CD Assessment and Case Management I 3 CDAR 260 CD Assessment and Case Management II 3 CDAR 261 Treatment Planning and Documentation in CD 3 (ii) 90 hrs/9 cr of counseling CDAR 262 CD Counseling I 3 CDAR 263 CD Counseling II 3 CDAR 264 CD Counseling III 3 (iii) 30 hrs of pharmacology SCWK 263 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances (iv) 15 hrs/1.5 cr of ethics (vii) 15 hrs/1.5 cr of multicultural competency CDAR 245 Multicultural Competency and Ethics in CD (v) 30 hrs/3 cr of alcohol and drug studies SCWK 160 Introduction to Addiction Studies (viii) 30 hrs/3 cr of co-occurring disorders CDAR 251 Co-occurring Disorders in CD Total LAC REQUIREMENTS TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE with an A.A. in CDC: 3

3 3 3 30 90

A.A. in Chemical Dependency Counseling Recommended Course Schedule

* Department # Course title Cr

Fall 1st year ENGL SPCH NASD HMNT/PHIL 101 100 101 101/100 English Composition I Basic Communications Skills History of Indians in the U.S. Intro to Humanities or Intro to Philosophy Elective (List A) Total 3 3 3 3 3 15

Winter 1st year * ENGL PSYC BIOS 202 110 101, 102 English Composition II Elective (List B) Introduction to Psychology General Biology & Lab Total 3 3 5 5 16

Spring 1st year * ENGL SCLG * MATH SCWK Fall 2nd year SCWK NASD CDAR CDAR CDAR Winter 2nd year * PSYC CDAR CDAR CDAR Spring 2nd year PSYC SCWK CDAR CDAR 306 110 100/101 160 Writing Research Papers Introduction to Sociology College Algebra or Art of Math Introduction to Addiction Studies Total Introduction to Social Work NASD open elective CD Assessment and Case Management I CD Counseling I Multi-Cultural Competency & Ethics in CD Total Developmental Psychology CD Assessment and Case Management II CD Counseling II Treatment Planning & Documentation in CD Total Abnormal Psychology Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances CD Counseling III Co-Occurring Disorders in CD Total 3 5 5 3 16 3 3 3 3 3 15 5 3 3 3 14 5 3 3 3 14 90

201 259 262 245

230 260 263 261

361 263 264 251

TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE with an A.A. in CDC:

A.A. in Chemical Dependency Counseling Course Descriptions *CDAR (Chemical Dependency/Addictions Recovery) The courses listed below are required by the State of Montana for certification in Licensed Addiction Counseling.

SCWK 160 (was SCWK 360); 3 cr (F, S) Introduction to Addiction Studies provides an overview of the addiction counseling field, including addiction theories, prevention, intervention, treatment models, and impacts on families and society. Prereq: none Coreq: none SCWK 263 (was SCWK 363); 3 cr (S) Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances examines the mental and physical side effects of psychoactive substances and behavioral addictions. Prereq: BIOS 101, 102, ENGL 202 Coreq: none CDAR 245; 3 cr (F) Multicultural Competency and Ethics in CD provides an overview of addiction counseling among diverse populations, with an emphasis on Native Americans. Students explore ethical responsibilities among CD counselors and use case studies and other activities to develop critical thinking skills needed for ethical decision-making. Prereq: none Coreq: none CDAR 251; 3 cr (S) Co-occurring Disorders in CD examines the co-occurrence of substance abuse and mental disorders, including definitions, terms, and classification systems for co-occurring disorders. Prereq: none Coreq: none CDAR 259; 3 cr (F) Chemical Dependency Assessment and Case Management I introduces procedures and instruments used in chemical dependency assessment, placement, testing, diagnosis, and referral, and provides students hands-on opportunities to practice case management skills. Prereq: none Coreq: none CDAR 260; 3 cr (W) Chemical Dependency Assessment and Case Management II focuses on client-centered strategies to improve coordination and continuum of care, especially for persons who have multiple needs. Case management policy and procedures, resource development, and on-going treatment of individuals in Native American Communities are discussed. Prereq: CDAR 259 or instructor consent Coreq: none CDAR 261; 3 cr (S) Treatment Planning & Documentation in CD acquaints students with theories, models, stages, and functions of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. The focus of this course is treatment planning and documentation. Prereq: CDAR 260 or instructor consent Coreq: none

CDAR 262; 3 cr (F) Chemical Dependency Counseling I builds practical skills in alcohol and drug abuse counseling with an emphasis on client-centered approaches such as Solution-Focused Brief Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Culturally relevant treatment models specific to Native American communities will be emphasized. Prereq: PSYC 110 or instructor consent Coreq: none CDAR 263; 3 cr (W) Chemical Dependency Counseling II introduces basic theories and dynamics of counseling groups. Students will develop facilitative skills appropriate to working with those groups in the management of alcohol and drug abuse. Culturally relevant treatment models specific to Native American communities will be emphasized. Prereq: CDAR 262 or instructor consent Coreq: none CDAR 264; 3 cr (S) Chemical Dependency Counseling III introduces students to the field of experiential counseling with an emphasis on traditional Native American practices and methodologies used in promoting physical and mental well-being. Students will move beyond standard practices and explore innovative, evidence-based chemical dependency treatment models. Prereq: CDAR 263 or instructor consent Coreq: none