| Drug and Alcohol Counseling Mission Statement |
- The mission of the Drug and Alcohol Counseling curriculum is to train students in various theories and techniques which are unique to drug and alcohol counseling. This program will prepare students for entry into the drug and alcohol counseling profession and/or to continue their education at a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. The Drug and Alcohol Counseling courses are accepted by the Delaware Certification Board and lead to partial fulfillment of the requirements for certification.
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What You Will Learn...
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- The distinction between types of addictions and resulting behavior
- Types of family dysfunction and methods for treating addicted families
- A variety of treatment techniques unique to drug and alcohol counseling
- Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities essentials to your success on the job
- The difference between abuse and addiction
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What You Will Earn...
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- The respect of other professional helpers in the field
- Specialized credentials that are in demand in the job market
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are helping people who need you
- The option to further your education through transfer to a four-year institution
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Why You Will Succeed...
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- Many of the higher paying jobs, now and in the future, require an education beyond high school
- Employees with degrees tend to be more eligible for promotion*
- Associate degree holders generally earn more than high school graduates*
- College credit may be awarded for relevant work experience
- Many credits from an Associate Degree may be applied toward a Bachelor Degree
*Statistics from U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
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Drug and Alcohol Counseling
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You can enroll in the Drug and Alcohol Counseling Technology program on either a full-time or part-time basis. The length of thie required to complete an Associate Degree depends on the number of courses you take each semester. Some students may need refresher courses at the basic or pre-tech level; others may receive transfer credit or credit for work experience. Delaware Tech operates on a semester system with new sessions beginning in late August and mid-January, plus summer sessions beginning at the end of May and in mid-June. You can start taking courses any semester or summer session; however, all technical couses may not be offered every session.
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Required Technical Courses
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Intro to Drug and Alcohol Counseling I introduces the physiological, psychological, and sociological impact of drug and alcohol abuse and presents various models of addiction with an emphasis in the disease concept.
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Drug and Alcohol Counseling II introduces a variety of treatment techniques unique to the field of drug and alcohol addiction and emphasizes learning through an experiemtial modality.
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Directed Practice I in Drug and Alcohol places students in an agency to learn through supervised participation in the work of the agency.
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Assessment/Treatment of Addiction is an overview of various types of addictions and the resulting characteristics and behavior patterns of the addicted individual.
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Directed Practice II in Drug and Alcohol places students in a drug and alcohol treatment agency to learn supervised participation in working with addicted individuals.
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Families and Addiction examines the impact of drug and alcohol on the family. The focus will be on reviewing models of family dysfunctiona and on methods of treating the addicted family.
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Related Courses
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Dynamics of Group Communication I
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Technical Writing and Communication
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Intercultural Communication
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Math for the Behavioral Science
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Ethical Problems and Issues
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Survey of Human Development
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Intro to Computers and Applications
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Getting Started
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- Obtain an admission application by calling (302) 857-1020. Complete and return to the Terry Campus with a $10 fee.
- Take the College Placement Test (CPT) unless college-level math, reading, and English courses have been completed with a "C" or better. The CPT will determine appropriate placement and is scheduled by the Admissions Office.
- Request that high school and/or college transcripts be sent to the Admissions Office
- Meet with a Delaware Tech counselor to discuss CPT results.
- Meet with advisor to plan schedule.
- Apply and register early for best selection of courses.
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