National Polytechnic now offering Associate of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling

Program offered entirely online

January 16, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - National Polytechnic College of Science now offers of an Associate of Science degree in Substance Abuse Counseling. This two-year degree program is offered entirely online and is designed is designed to meet state requirements for certification of alcohol and drug counselors. The program meets the requirements of The California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), a certification body recognized by the State of California.

The degree program consists of 12 courses totaling 60 quarter units and six general education courses totaling 30 quarter units. The degree will require 90 quarter units and will be offered entirely online.

The core courses for the degree include:

• Introduction to Sociology
• Sociological Perspectives on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
• Physiological and Pharmacological Aspects of Substance Abuse
• Counseling Techniques/Practical Applications
• Counseling Special Populations
• Treatment Approaches for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
• Alcoholism and Substance Abuse prevention and Intervention Education
• Chemical Dependency and Psychiatric Illness
• Legal and Ethical Practices for Drug and Alcohol Counselors
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions
• Practicum – Field Work 255 Hours

For more information, please contact an admissions advisor at (800) 432-3483 or e-mail moreinfo@natpoly.edu.

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