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The Behavioral Sciences/Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Program at City
College leads to a Certificate of Achievement in 33 units (11 courses) or
to an Associate Degree in Behavioral Sciences with 27 additional course
units. Students may specialize in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies,
Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Anthropology. Courses include:
Introduction to Chemical Dependency, Physiology and Pharmacology of
Psychoactive Drugs, Chemical Dependency Case Management, Chemical
Dependency Family Counseling Techniques, Group Dynamics in Chemical
Dependency, and a Chemical Dependency internship.
Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor James Evans
Office: A-1-R
Telephone: (619) 388-3257 |
 Industry Contact:
CAADE- California Association for
Alcohol/Drug Educators
http://www.caade.org
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Excellent
Opportunities for Men and Woman: |
Both men and women are needed as substance abuse counselors. Great
opportunities exist in this field for both sexes.
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The Program includes a 255-hour clinical
field internship where students work in a community rehabilitation
centers for a semester. Internships often result in jobs. |
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Students should start their AODS
certificate program by taking General Psychology (Psych 101) and
Introduction to Sociology (Soc. 101). |
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Full-time students can complete
the certificate program in one academic year (two semesters and a summer
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Students recovering from substance abuse
problems in their own lives are welcome in the AODS program. Young
people with one or two years of sobriety are especially employable for
work in adolescent treatment facilities.
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