Addiction Studies Associate of Science

Degree Plan

General Education Requirements (43 Credits)
Communications (9 credits)
COM 110Fund. of Public Speaking3
ENG 110Composition I3
ENG 120Composition II3
Arts Humanities (6 Credits)
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Social Sciences (9 Credits)
PSY 111Introduction To Psychology3
PSY 250Developmental Psychology3
PSY 270Abnormal Psychology3
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Math, Science Technology (17 Credits)
CSC 101Introduction to Computers3
MTH 102Intermediate Algebra3
MTH 210Elementary Statistics3
BIO 150General Biology I/LAB4
Institutional Specific (2 Credits)
FND 106First Year Exp & Health Living2
Total Gen Ed Credits Required: 43 Credits
Required Program Core Courses (12 Credits)
HSS 244Addiction Counseling3
HSS 250Interpersonal Skills3
HSS 260Alcohol and Drug Use in American3
HSS 286Family Dynamics3
Electives as Advised (6 Credits)
Total Core Credits Required: 18 Credits61

Program Learner Outcomes

Graduates of the UTTC Addiction Studies AS degree program will:

  1. Describe evidence-based practices that are involved in the treatment of addiction.
  2. Characterize the role of being an addiction counselor.
  3. Discuss drugs and their role in society.
  4. Explain the role of psychological theories in mental disorders.