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Addictions Counseling
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Social Sciences
(Transfer)
Prepares students seeking specific knowledge in substance abuse counseling to
work with clients in a board range of treatment settings. Basic counseling and
interviewing skills, assessment and diagnosis of substance use and other mental
disorders, treatment delivery, ethical practice, and field experience are emphasized.
Certification for addictions counselors is required by the State of Maryland. The
credentialing process requires a combination of a college degree in health or human
services, specific coursework in addictions counseling, hours of internship and
supervised experience, and passing a state-approved examination. Student should
consult with an advisor and the Board of Professional Counselors in Maryland for
specific certification requirements.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) (MA 206 recommended) . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
(CMSP 103 or CMSP 105 recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list)* .
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
SO 102 Social Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HS 102 Human Relations (fulfils cultural competence requirement) .
3
HS 103 Introduction to Social Work and the Human Services . . . .
4
ED/PS 208 Human Growth and Development . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PS 104 Issues of Drug/Alcohol Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HS 203 Introduction to Counseling & Interviewing . . . . . . . .
3
HS 205 Fundamentals of Addiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HS 206 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PS 206 Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Note: Students who wish to obtain certification in drug and
alcohol counseling from the State of Maryland need to take HS
204 (3 credits) and INTR 103 (3 credits). Please consult with an
advisor to discuss options.
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*It is recommended that a science course in human biology be taken for one of
the science requirements: BI 107 (lab science) or BI 117 (non-lab science).
Transfer Note:
FCC has transfer agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A. in Addictions Counseling and who are looking for transfer
opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office at
301.846.2471.
• Stevenson University–B.S. Human Services
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Gerontology and Aging Services
Addictions Counseling
Certificate (Career)
Prepares those seeking new careers in the field of addictions and for those who
wish to advance in their present career by adding professional education in
addictions to their credentials. Students may also choose to use these courses
to fulfill continuing education (CEU) requirements for periodic renewal of
certification or licensure. Certificate graduates may broaden their area of study
to Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology at the bachelor's or master's level.
Certification for addictions counselors is required by the State of Maryland.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
PS 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PS 104 Issues of Drug/Alcohol Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED/PS 208 Human Growth and Development . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HS 203 Introduction to Counseling and Interviewing . . . . . . .
3
PS 206 Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HS 205 Fundamentals of Addiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HS 206 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HS 204 Ethics and Practice Issues in the Human Services and
Addiction Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
*INTR 103 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
*INTR 103 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
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* Students are required to take two semesters of INTR 103.