Chemical Dependency

HUMAN SERVICES CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SPECIALIST –
2 YEAR A.A.S DEGREE
Chemical Dependency Specialist is a Human Services option designed for people interested in entering or furthering their present level of training in the chemical dependency field. A graduate will have acquired an understanding of the concepts, principles, skills, methods, and techniques needed to work with those whose lives have been seriously affected by chemical abuse. Graduates may seek employment in chemical dependency treatment programs; information, diagnostic, and referral centers; outpatient or follow-up care programs; halfway houses, schools, hospitals, clinics, prisons, social agencies; and programs supported by business, church, and government.

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 64

FRESHMAN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
* CDEP 1255 Psychology of Addiction 3 credits
HLTH 1465 Drug Use and Abuse 2 credits
* HSER 1231 Introduction to Human Services 4 credits
MTC Requirements
  ENGL 1511 College Writing I 4 credits
  SPCH 1555 Public Speaking or SPCH 1565 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits     
  TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16

FRESHMAN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
* CDEP 1261 Chemical Dependency Theories 2 credits
* HSER 1232 Helping Process 3 credits
* HSER 1233 Interviewing 2 credits
MTC REQUIREMENTS
  ENGL 1512 College Writing II 4 credits
  PSYC 2551 General Psychology 4 credits
General Electives 1
    TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
* CDEP 2262 Chemical Dependency Assessment 2 credits
* CDEP 2240 Chemical Dependency Internship 5 credits
* PSYC 2655 Group Dynamics 3 credits
MTC REQUIREMENTS
  PHIL 1551 Introduction to Ethics 3 credits
  SOC 1558 Human Relations 3 credits
    TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
* CDEP 2263 Treatment and Procedures 4 credits
* HSER 2234 Crisis Intervention 3 credits
MTC REQUIREMENTS
  * PSYC 2567 Lifespan Development or 4 credits
  PSYC 2558 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
  Math/Science Electives minimum 3
General Electives 2-3
    TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16

* Fieldwork Work—May be taken in either of the sophomore semesters.
* Must be taken in the semester indicated.
** See Transfer Program section for an Associate in Arts Degree in Human Services.

As of February 27, 2003, a Baccalaureate Degree requires an additional 440 hour internship or work experience under the supervision of a licensed chemical dependency counselor and successful completion of the Minnesota State Health Department examination is necessary to obtain licensure. The Mesabi Range Community & Technical College Human Services Chemical Specialist Program will cover the first two years and the first 440 hour unit of internship.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
CDEP 1255 Psychology of Addiction 3 credits
CDEP 1261 Chemical Dependency Theories 2 credits
CDEP 2262 Chemical Dependency Assessment 2 credits
CDEP 2263 Treatment and Procedures 4 credits
CDEP 2240 Chemical Dependency Internship 5 credits
HLTH 1465 Drug Use and Abuse 2 credits
HSER 1232 Helping Process 3 credits
PSYC 2655 Group Dynamics 3 credits
     TOTAL 24 credits

This certificate is intended for those individuals who have completed prior Human Services related education and/or have extensive work experience in Human Services related fields.

The coursework in this program will equip students with the intellectual tools and core counseling skills necessary to become an effective drug counselor. During the internship the student will practice and further develop these skills under the supervision of a Licensed Chemical Dependency counselor at an approved internship site. The internship experience will cover the entire continuum of drug treatment and rehabilitation care including prevention, intervention, primary care, and aftercare. This program will provide the opportunity for students to develop proficiencies in the twelve core functions of chemical dependency counseling as defined by the Minnesota Department of Public Health.

Graduates may seek employment in chemical dependency treatment programs; information, diagnostic and referral centers; outpatient or follow-up care programs; halfway houses, schools, hospitals, clinics, prisons, social agencies; and in other programs supported by business, church, and government agencies.

As of February 27, 2003, a Baccalaureate Degree requires an additional 440 hour internship or work experience under the supervision of a licensed chemical dependency counselor and successful completion of the Minnesota State Health Department examination is necessary to obtain licensure. The Mesabi Range Community & Technical College Human Services Chemical Specialist Program will cover the first two years and the first 440 hour unit of internship.