Effective Spring 2012, the Chemical Dependency program will be renamed "Addictions and Substance Use Disorders" and the course prefix will change from "CHD" to "ASD". For current program information, visit:
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders or call 480-517-8580.
Earn your ASD Degree!
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders program is designed to prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become an addictions and substance use disorders professional, as well as provide continuing education to current professionals. Courses in the program focus on theories and techniques, ethics, communication skills, interviewing and documentation, and recovery and relapse. Courses also focus on advanced theories and techniques, family dynamics and relationships, and multicultural and diverse populations. The program includes a Certificate of Completion in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I, a Certificate of Completion in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II, and an Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders. In addition, a Certificate of Completion in Professional Addictions Counseling is also available.
CIPS Code: 51.1501
Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
General Education Requirements
| General Education Requirements |
22-25 |
| General Education Core |
12-15 |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| First-Year Composition |
ENG101 *
ENG102 * |
First-Year Composition  ENG1101 (3) AND
First-Year Composition ENG1102 (3) |
6 |
| Oral Communication |
| Any approved general education course in the Oral Communication area |
3 |
| Mathematics |
| MAT102 * |
Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment |
3 |
| Critical Reading |
| CRE101 * |
College Critical Reading (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment |
0-3 |
| General Education Distribution |
10 |
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. |
3 |
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area. |
4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
PSY101
PSY270 * |
Introduction to Psychology PSY1101 (3) OR
Personal and Social Adjustment (3) |
3 |
| Click any of the above course #'s for detailed information and register for it today! ** |
Notes
- The total amount of credits required for this degree is 61-64.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
- Minimum GPA: 2.00
- * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
- ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information
Contact Us
Behavioral Health/Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
Phone
480-517-8580 or
(800) 729-1197
Online
Email