Substance Abuse Counselor-Assistant, CSC

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Length: 24 credits

Purpose: The career studies certificate (CSC) program in Substance Abuse Counselor-Assistant is designed to fulfill the necessary educational requirements to attain the Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant (CSAC-A) credential. This career studies certificate meets the specified statutory requirements for didactic training. In addition to completing the CSC, students must also pass the Virginia State Constructed CSAC-A exam to earn the Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant (CSAC-A) credential.

Occupational Objectives: Students who complete the program may be qualified for employment in a variety of positions related to substance use disorders, including:

Substance Abuse Counselor- Assistant

Substance Use Disorder Case Manager

Family Services Specialist Assistant

Social Services Liaison

Case Management Aide

Client Advocate

Social Services Para-professional

Requirements

HMS 121 - Basic Counseling Skills I Credits: 3
HMS 141 - Group Dynamics I Credits: 3
HMS 230 - Ethics in Human Services Credits: 3
HMS 258 - Case Management and Substance Abuse Credits: 3
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 215 - Psychopathology Credits: 3
PSY 219 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 260 - Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse Credits: 3

Total Credits: 24

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Fall Semester Courses

HMS 121 - Basic Counseling Skills I Credits: 3
HMS 258 - Case Management and Substance Abuse Credits: 3
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 219 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12

Spring Semester Courses

HMS 141 - Group Dynamics I Credits: 3
HMS 230 - Ethics in Human Services Credits: 3
PSY 215 - Psychopathology Credits: 3
PSY 260 - Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse Credits: 3