|
Term Effective:
Fall 2025
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
The Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies Certificate of Achievement provides the educational foundation necessary for certification as a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT) through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Students completing the coursework are eligible to sit for the certifying exam to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The Santa Rosa Junior College Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies program is accredited by CCAPP.
The Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies certificate offers academic preparation and field experience to work in addiction counseling and treatment. It covers a broad range of topics, including drug education and prevention approaches, treatment issues, counseling skills, ethical considerations, and practical knowledge of drugs and their effects. The program prepares students for entry-level work in community settings. For those interested in pursuing an associate degree, a Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies major is also available.
Employment options include working with non-profit agencies as well as local, state and federal agencies. Examples of these agencies are job training programs, residential settings and private social service agencies.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social work and human services field and its operational function in relation to client services;
- Examine and perform various social work and human service roles within the profession incorporating counseling skills, ethical principles and sensitivity to diversity; and
- Identify the essential components of alcohol and drug addiction and employ the tools and skills needed to work with clients in treatment centers.
|