Addiction Studies Certificate

CONTACT

Donna Rowe, 413.552.2029, drowe@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Addiction exacts a toll on individuals, families, and communities across the nation. Anyone whose life has been impacted by the disease of addiction knows the far-reaching effects this epidemic has. The Addiction Studies certificate prepares students with foundational knowledge to enter the treatment and recovery fields which are so critical to supporting our communities today. Students are encouraged to enter this certificate program in the Fall semester. If they do so, it is possible to complete this certificate in one year, in consultation with their advisor. Courses in this program have been specifically designed to be applied to the educational requirements of the MA Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS). Additional requirements, including documented supervised hours of practice, will be needed in order to complete that certification process.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

comprehensively discuss addiction, including the stages of substance use, the disease model, evidence-based practices, and prevention, outreach, and treatment approaches
explain the nature of specific addictions–tobacco, drugs, alcohol, and processes, including gambling
demonstrate an understanding of the role of trauma and the practice of trauma-informed care
provide direct services that are culturally and developmentally responsive
recognize the role of co-occurring disorders, medication management, self-help, and relapse in the recovery process

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 24 CREDITS

HSV 113 - Introduction to Human Services Credit(s): 3
HSV 120(B) - Introduction to Addiction Studies Credit(s): 3
HSV 208(B) - Substance Abuse Credit(s): 3
or
SOC 208(B) - Substance Abuse Credit(s): 3
HSV 209 - Addiction Prevention Credit(s): 3
HSV 214 - Adult Addiction Treatment Methodologies Credit(s): 3
HSV 215 - Child and Adolescent Addiction Treatment Methodologies Credit(s): 3
HSV 218 - Health Aspects of Addiction and Recovery Credit(s): 3
PSY 110(B) - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

TOTAL: 24 CREDITS

NOTES

CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender Registry Information) background checks may be required prior to field work and will be conducted by specific agencies in accordance with state regulations. CORI and SORI results are confidential.

Depending on course selection, 100% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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