Addiction Studies - Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

ADS-CT

Effective Catalog Term: Fall 2021 (595) through Present (CIP#0451150100)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2021 (595). Course content may have changed to reflect new developments or improvements, even if the overall program structure has not. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

Dr. Joseph Smiley
Dean, Social/Behavioral Science & Human Services
smiley.joseph@spcollege.edu
727-712-5851

Program Summary

This program will prepare students for entry level work in the field of alcohol and substance abuse prevention and/or addiction treatment. The Human Services Program is a Single-Source Provider with the Florida Certification Board (FCB). The coursework in this Certificate satisfies the content specific training requirements for the Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) examination, the Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) examination, and the Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) through the FCB. There are additional requirements to quality for these examinations (i.e., work experience). See the FCB website for details www.flcertificationboard.org or contact the Program Director. These courses will apply toward the AS degree in Social and Human Services – Addiction Studies sub plan.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:

the recommended order in which to take the program courses
suggested course when more than one option exists
which semester each course is typically offered
if the course has a prerequisite
courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Students apply the principles of social services provision to a variety of diverse settings within the human services delivery system and examine current social issues and human services trends and their impact on society, including mental/behavioral health, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, poverty, substance abuse and dependence.
Students will demonstrate a professional demeanor that uses interpersonal skills within the professional setting, including active listening, reflecting, clarifying, using open-ended questions, and responding accurately to verbal and nonverbal behavior.
Students will apply case management skills, including documentation, assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention and the ability to make appropriate referrals, identify and access human services resources, including on-line data bases, directories, and referral centers.
Students will demonstrate the ability to adhere to professional, ethical standards in human services practice, including confidentiality, informed consent, self-disclosure, boundaries, and demonstrate sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
Students will demonstrate awareness of one’s personal development, values, and personal challenges and strengths as they relate to one’s personal and professional development and practice and understand the responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development.