- Award
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Location
- Fort Omaha Campus
The Chemical Dependency Counseling program prepares the student for positions in public and private sectors. A variety of learning experiences focus on theoretical and practical knowledge in working with chemically dependent individuals and their families. The student has the opportunity to develop skills which will enable him/her to work with individuals or groups within the area of chemical dependency counseling. The intent of the program is to facilitate meeting Nebraska certification standards. State certification requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 |
| Major Requirements | 78.5 – 81.5 |
| Total | 105.5 – 108.5 |
General Education Requirements - 27.0
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
|
4.5 |
| ENGL 1020 English Composition II
|
4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology
1
|
4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Chemical Dependency Counseling 78.5 - 81.5
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMSV 1110 Interpersonal Communication Skills
1
|
3.5 |
| HMSV 1120 Helping Skills/Techniques 1 | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1130 Introduction to Counseling Theories | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1140 Assessment, Case Planning and Management 1 | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1160 Medical/Social Aspects of Addictions
1
|
4.5 |
| HMSV 2050 Professional Ethics and Issues | 2.0 |
| HMSV 2110 Group Counseling | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2130 Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency
|
4.0 |
| HMSV 2140 Family Therapy | 4.0 |
| HMSV 2150 Multicultural Counseling | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2160 Advanced Group Skills | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2310 Prepracticum | 2.0 |
| HMSV 2450 Crisis Intervention | 3.0 |
| HMSV 2994 Practicum I/Chemical Dependency Counseling 2 3 | 5.0 |
| HMSV 2995 Practicum II/Chemical Dependency Counseling 2 3 | 5.0 |
| HMSV 2996 Practicum III/Chemical Dependency Counseling 2 3 | 5.0 |
| PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development
|
4.5 |
| PSYC 2350 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology
|
4.5 |
| Choose one of the following suggested courses | 3.0 – 6.0 |
| ENGL 1250 Writing for Grants and Proposals | 4.5 |
| HMSV 1010 Intro. to Human Services
|
4.0 |
| HMSV 1150 Community Resources | 3.5 |
| HMSV 2120 Social Services Policy | 4.5 |
| HMRL 1050 Leadership: Training and Skill Development | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1110 Parenting and Family Problem Solving
|
4.5 |
| PSYC 2140 Behavior Modification and Principles of Learning
|
4.5 |
| PSYC 2150 Survey of Human Sexuality ( also SOCI 2150 )
|
4.5 |
| PSYC 2450 Social Psychology ( also SOCI 2450 )
|
4.5 |
| SLIS 1010 American Sign Language I | 6.0 |
| SOCI 1050 Sociology of Health Care
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 1250 Introduction to Anthropology
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 2050 Current Social Problems
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 2060 Multicultural Issues
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 2110 Introduction to Gerontology
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 2160 Marriage and the Family
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 2311 Juvenile Justice
|
4.5 |
| SPAN 1050 Spanish for Business Professionals I
|
6.0 |
1. The Human Services program has special admission requirements. The student is advised to consult the Human Services Program Manual. The student must apply for admission to the program after successfully completing the courses marked with an asterisk and receive approval by the Human Services Faculty Review Committee.
2. Successful completion of all courses as stated for the first year of the program is required to be eligible to apply for participation in a practicum course. The student must submit documentation that verifies current certification in adult CPR and basic first aid before participating in practicum courses. The Coordinator of Practicum Education completes registration in practicum courses and practicum seminars.
3. Because of the limited seats that are available for the required practicum courses (a factor beyond the College’s control), there may be a delay in graduation from the program.
The individual considering a degree or employment in the human services or chemical dependency fields should be aware of strict admission qualifications. Checks for criminal records are conducted before practicum placement is offered. The College reserves the right to share the results of any such investigation with any institution at which the student intends to participate in a practicum experience. This practice is consistent with Nebraska State Statutes.
It is extremely important for students in the Chemical Dependency program to take both English requirements in the first two terms of the program.
Some courses may be taken pass/fail, without tests, for continuing education units (CEUs) in various professions without pursuing a degree in the program.
Below is a suggested guide for the student pursuing an associates degree after two years of full-time study.
First Year/Summer Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001
|
4.5 |
| Mathematics | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1010
|
4.5 |
First Year/Fall Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| HMSV 1110
|
3.5 |
| HMSV 1160
|
4.5 |
| PSYC 1120
|
4.5 |
First Year/Winter Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMSV 1120 | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1140 | 3.5 |
| HMSV 2310 | 2.0 |
| HMRL 1010
|
4.5 |
| SOCI 1010
|
4.5 |
First Year/Spring Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMSV 1130 | 3.5 |
| HMSV 2050 | 2.0 |
| HMSV 2110 | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2130
|
4.0 |
| HMSV 2150 | 4.5 |
Second Year/Fall Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMSV 2160 | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2450 | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2994 | 5.0 |
Second Year/Winter Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMSV 2995 | 5.0 |
| HMSV 2140 | 4.0 |
| PSYC 2350
|
4.5 |
Second Year/Spring Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMSV 2996 | 5.0 |
| Other Requirement | 3 - 7.5 |