The AS degree in Addiction Studies prepares students for work with populations most affected by addiction and other substance use dependence issues. The AS degree provides academic preparation and training needed for transfer to a 4-year college or university as well as employment and career advancement in the field of addiction prevention, treatment, and counseling services.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Completion of HLTH 100: Introduction to Addiction and Recovery Counseling (with a grade of "C" or higher) is recommended in the first semester of study.
We anticipate 25-30 completers per academic year. This estimate is based on completion rates from current ARC certificate enrollment numbers. There are between 100 – 150 students enrolled in the ARC certificate program, many of whom would like to continue their studies and receive an AS degree in Addiction Studies.
Transfer preparation is not a component of this degree.
The goal of the Addiction Studies Associate degree is to provide students interested in working in the addiction and recovery field with pathways for the education and training
necessary to become proficient counselors including opportunities for career opportunities.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the prevalence, impact, and cost of substance use, abuse, and dependence to the individual and society.
2. Discuss the various models and theories of addiction and apply an interdisciplinary approach to addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and policy, including the influence of the social, political, economic, and cultural environment.
3. Synthesize client-centered counseling skills, motivational strategies, harm reduction, and cultural humility and their importance for working with diverse and cultural populations.
4. Assess diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities and placement criteria for substance use disorders and apply treatment services in culturally appropriate ways.
5. Demonstrate professional readiness through adherence to addiction professional standards and legal and ethical codes of conduct including importance of on-going supervision and the application of self-care principles and practice.
CTE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS)
Addiction Studies Associate of Science (AS)
Program Goals and Objectives
The goal of the Addiction Studies Associate degree is to provide students interested in working in the addiction and recovery field with pathways for the education and training
necessary to become proficient counselors including opportunities for career opportunities.
Catalog Description
The AS degree in Addiction Studies prepares students for work with populations most affected by addiction and other substance use dependence issues. The AS degree provides academic preparation and training needed for employment and career advancement in the field of addiction prevention, treatment, and counseling services.
Earning this degree will support student transfer to a four-year college or university. Students who wish to transfer must consult with an academic counselor and ensure that the requirements for transfer are met.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the prevalence, impact, and cost of substance use, abuse, and dependence to the individual and society.
2. Discuss the various models and theories of addiction and apply an interdisciplinary approach to addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and policy, including the influence of the social, political, economic, and cultural environment.
3. Synthesize client-centered counseling skills, motivational strategies, harm reduction, and cultural humility and their importance for working with diverse and cultural populations.
4. Assess diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities and placement criteria for substance use disorders and apply treatment services in culturally appropriate ways.
5. Demonstrate professional readiness through adherence to addiction professional standards and legal and ethical codes of conduct including importance of on-going supervision and the application of self-care principles and practice.
Program Requirements
The AS degree in Addiction Studies requires the completion of 27.5 units of major course work. The HLTH 100, Introduction to Addiction and Recovery, is recommended during the first semester of study. The AS degree requires the completion of 27.5 units of course work with a grade of “C” or better.
Note that the program description below outlines only how students fulfill the major requirement for an associate degree. The CCSF associate degree has several other components, including general education (GE) requirements.
Students meet with a counselor and refer to the Associate Degree Requirements section of the CCSF Catalog for complete information. Generally, the minimum time for completion of an AA or AS degree is four semesters, depending on student preparation and the number of units completed per semester.
Major Core Requirements Sequences
HLTH 100: Introduction to Addiction and Recovery 1 unit S1
HLTH 90B Harm Reduction and Health ½ unit S1
HLTH 91C Hepatitis ABC’s 1 unit S1
HLTH 30 Drugs Health & Society Hybrid 3 units S2
HLTH 49 Ethics and Drug Counseling Hybrid 3 units S1
HLTH 70 Physiological Effects of Addiction 3 units S2
HLTH 98 Treatment Modalities 3 units S2
HLTH 99 Group & Family Counseling 3 units S3
HLTH 73 Case Management 3 units S3
HLTH 79 Professional Field Supervision 3 units S4
Field Work Courses – 4 units
HLTH 79W (2 semesters) Field Work Courses 4 units S3/S4
Total Major Units – 27.5 units
GE Required Courses – total 24 units (18 + 6 from major)
HLTH 30 is part of the major and fulfills area D (3 units)
HLTH 79 is part of the major and fulfills area C (3 units)
Student selects GE course Total GE Units 18 units
Electives Course – 14 .5 units
Student Selects Course
Total AS units completed 60 units
Master Planning
The California Community Colleges missions statement includes the specific goal of “creating a skilled and progressive workforce.” City College of San Francisco has a similar goal stated in its mission statement of providing programs leading to “certificates and career skills needed for success in the workplace”. The AS degree in Addiction Studies addresses this need by providing students with the preparation needed for employment in the field of Addiction and Recovery and career advancement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bay Area and the nation are experiencing a workforce shortage of proficient substance use disorder (SUD) counselors with many positions going unfilled.
The major also provides students with a pathway to a certificate completion in Addiction and Recovery Counseling program (ARC). We are accredited by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Students have an opportunity to complete their certificate program pathway, while also pursuing their AS degree in Addiction Studies. Earning this degree may also facilitate the students transfer to a four-year college or university as certain course may satisfy both major and general education requirements.
Keeping up with workforce training needs such as this program, is primary to the mission, curriculum and master planning of the college and higher education in California.
Enrollment
We anticipate 25-30 completers per academic year. This estimate is based on completion rates from current ARC certificate enrollment numbers. There are between 100 – 150 students enrolled in the ARC certificate program, many of whom would like to continue their studies and receive an AS degree in Addiction Studies.
Transfer preparation is not a component of this degree.
Program Inventory
This Addiction Science As degree will co-exist in the Health Education Department along with the Health Education AA degree. The CCSF AS degree requires more skill build and training than an AS-T to ensure proficiency in application of core SUD competencies necessary for success in the workplace. This will be the only program offering an AS degree in Addiction Studies at CCSF.
Similar programs at other Colleges in the Service Area:
There are currently only three programs in the Bay Area that offer Associate degrees in the field of Addiction Studies: Diablo Valley College (DVC), College of San Mateo and Cal State East Bay. Students from San Francisco would have three potential barriers to attending these schools: Distance from San Francisco; cost of attending the college; and transportation costs; and time.
Offering an AS in Addiction Studies at CCSF would eliminate any barriers such as commute time, cost of gas or public transportation, and distance having to travel. The current commute time to these universities from San Francisco is 2-3 hours round trip. A BART/train ticket ranges from $22-26 per round trip. The distance to these universities’ ranges from 21-57 miles away with an average driving time of 1-3 hours. Offering the AS degree at CCSF is also tuition free for SF residents. SF students would have to pay $46 per unit in 2023.
Associate Degree
Our 26.5 program provides 6 units of transfer to CSU system and an additional 20.5 worth of elective credits towards transfer or Associates of Science Degree.
Major Core Requirements Sequences
HLTH 100: Introduction to Addiction and Recovery 1 unit S1
HLTH 90B Harm Reduction and Health ½ unit S1
HLTH 91C Hepatitis ABC’s 1 unit S1
HLTH 30 Drugs Health & Society Hybrid 3 units S2
HLTH 49 Ethics and Drug Counseling Hybrid 3 units S1
HLTH 70 Physiological Effects of Addiction 3 units S2
HLTH 98 Treatment Modalities 3 units S2
HLTH 99 Group & Family Counseling 3 units S3
HLTH 73 Case Management 3 units S3
HLTH 79 Professional Field Supervision 3 units S4
Field Work Courses – 4 units
HLTH 79W (2 semesters) Field Work Courses 4 units S3/S4
Total Major Units – 27.5 units
GE Required Courses – total 24 units (18 + 6 from major)
HLTH 30 is part of the major and fulfills area D (3 units)
HLTH 79 is part of the major and fulfills area C (3 units)
Student selects GE course Total GE Units 18 units
Electives Course – 14 .5 units
Student Selects Course
Total AS units completed 60 units
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