The professional credential will provide a comprehensive understanding of the scientific causes of addiction, treatment options, and prevention strategies.
Effective Fall 2021
- School of Business, Arts & Sciences
- Competency Credential
Available Online via Distance Learning- More Information about Chemical Dependency
Career Opportunities
Opioid abuse has found its way into every industry, with devastating consequences. This professional credential is intended to enhance the skill level of degreed professionals currently working in fields such as law enforcement, education, human services, and health care, for example. Additionally, there is a demand in the private sector for employers to be able to identify employees and subcontractors who might be struggling with chemical dependency.
Special Equipment Needs
Students must have access to a computer with consistent Internet access. Technical requirements are as follows:
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- identify addiction as a public health crisis in the United States. (Awareness)
- recognize predispositions and other environmental influences that play a role in addiction. (Assessment)
- examine health promotion and prevention strategies related to substance abuse. (Promotion & Prevention)
- evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive treatment plans for those experiencing addiction. (Evaluation)
- establish strategies for multi-agency collaboration with local and regional stakeholders to develop programs, policies, and practices focused on reducing addiction and its impact on communities. (Advocacy)
Performance Standards
- A competency credential must be completed within three years of enrollment in the credential.
- Non-traditional credit such as credit-by-exam, work/life experience, and transfer credit is limited to one third of the total credits in the credential. Two thirds of the requirements must be completed by course enrollment.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course to merit the credential.
Curriculum
| Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCP200 | Science of Substance Abuse & Addiction | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| DCP201 | Promotion and Prevention of Substance Use & Abuse | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| DCP202 | Comprehensive Treatment of Drug Abuse & Addiction | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| DCP203 | Advocacy & Social Policy Approaches to Addressing Substance Use & Abuse | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 | ||||||