Term Effective:
Fall 2003
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 alcohol and Drug major is designed to provide the student with the academic preparation and field experience needed to work with drug dependent population. I t provides a broad base of knowledge regarding approaches to drug education and prevention, treatment issues, counseling skills, ethical issues, and practical knowledge about drugs and their effects.
The California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE) is the accrediting body. Completion of the required courses provides the educational component necessary for certification as a Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist through CAADE.
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