Major Code
650A
This program prepares individuals for employment in a variety of social service organizations. Students can become a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) by completing the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Emphasis. The program is accredited by the Illinois Certification Board, Inc. at the Advanced level. Individuals must complete the CADC exam to become certified.
Career Ready Pathway (21 Months)
Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.
General Education Requirements
COM100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
ENG101 First-Year Composition I
ENG102 First-Year Composition II
Social and Behavioral Sciences elective
(PSY100 recommended)
Mathematics/Science elective
Major Program Requirements
HSV105 Survey of Human Services
m HSV110 Group Dynamics
m HSV115 Crisis Intervention
m HSV120 Intro to Substance Use Disorder
HSV140 Assessment and Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
Electives and Emphasis Area
Students wanting to specialize in substance use disorder counseling should select electives from the emphasis area listed; students wanting a more general approach can select any electives from the categories listed.
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Emphasis
HSV125 Counseling Theories and Strategies
m HSV210 Psychopharmacology and the Addictive Process
m HSV220 The Role of Substance Use Disorder Counselors
m HSV225 Clinical Skills for Substance Use Disorder Counselors
m HSV230 Addictions Counseling Seminar and Field Experience I
m HSV240 Addictions Counseling Seminar and Field Experience II
Electives
Electives may be selected from the following disciplines: Human Services (HSV), Psychology (PSY), Sociology (SOC). The following courses are recommended:
HSV215 Introduction to Social Work
PSY205 Life-Span Psychology
PSY215 Adulthood and Aging
PSY220 Child Psychology
PSY235 Social Psychology
PSY240 Abnormal Psychology
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
SOC120 Racial and Ethnic Relations
SOC230 Sociology of Sex and Gender
SOC240 Sociology of Deviance
Program Total
