Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate
Description:
The Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate aligns with the Behavioral Health/Human Services (BHHS) curriculum which offers a certification process to further develop appropriate and effective professional education and training for jobs as addiction counselors, rehabilitation specialists and case management specialists in the fields of chemical dependency and other addictions such as nicotine and gambling. Students must meet both regular College admission requirements and those of the Behavioral Health/Human Services curriculum. The Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate may be taken in conjunction with the degree program in BHHS. Individuals working in the addictions field require diverse backgrounds, training and experience. Students come to the program degreed, non-degreed and from various academic disciplines, bringing with them varied levels of understanding and expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental health and substance abuse.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic set of helping skills (warmth, empathy, reflective listening) needed for entry employment in the addictions field.
- Work as a culturally sensitive, ethical, and trauma-informed practitioner.
- Demonstrate a stronger sense of self resulting from personal growth experiences.
- Use critical thinking and skills related to the assessment and treatment process needed for working with clients.
Program Entry Requirements:
The program is open to interested students. New students are required to take College placement tests. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English courses prior to program entry. Students requiring developmental mathematics courses must complete them in addition to the requirements of their certificate program. Admission to the program also requires that the student attend an orientation session before a decision of acceptance is made. Permission of the BHHS curriculum coordinator is required for admission.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the academic certificate in Addiction and Recovery Studies, a student must complete 33 credit hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average).
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number and Name BHHS 121 - Foundations of Addiction Studies | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 101 - Introduction to Behavioral Health & Human Services | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 111 - Introduction to Helping Skills | Prerequisites and Corequisites BHHS 101, must be taken concurrently or prior; acceptance into the BHHS curriculum or related certificate program | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Writing Research/Info Lit 1 |
| Course Number and Name CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology * | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Technological Competency |
| Course Number and Name FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | Prerequisites and Corequisites FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Quantitative Reasoning |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number and Name BHHS 105 - Introduction to Group Dynamics | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 131 - Faith and Spirituality in Human Services or BHHS 102 - Social Determinants of Behavioral Health | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 191 - Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Cultural Analysis and Interpretation |
| Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | Prerequisites and Corequisites ENGL 101 with a grade "C" or better | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Writing Research/Info Lit 2 |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 222 - Assessment and Service Planning in Recovery | Prerequisites and Corequisites BHHS 121 | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
33*Students with computer experience may apply for credit by exam through the Computer Technologies Department.
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.