Chemical Dependency Counseling (CDAAS)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Fort Omaha Campus
This degree prepares students for positions in public and private sectors. A variety of learning experiences focus on theoretical and practical knowledge in working with chemically dependent individuals and their families. Students have the opportunity to develop skills that enable them to work with individuals or groups within the area of chemical dependency counseling. The intent of the program is to facilitate meeting Nebraska certification standards. State certification requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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27.0
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Major requirements
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81.0–83.0
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Total credit hours required
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108.0–110.0
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General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)
Communications
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition IONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition IIONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
It is important for students in the Human Services program to take both English requirements in the first two quarters of the program.
Social sciences
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to PsychologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
| | Mathematics or Financial Literacy | 4.5 |
Other
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Human Services – Chemical Dependency Counseling (81.0-83.0 credit hrs.)
| HMSV 1110 | Interpersonal Communication SkillsONLINE | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1120 | Helping Skills and Techniques | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1130 | Introduction to Counseling Theories | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1140 | Assessment, Case Planning, and ManagementONLINE | 4.5 |
| HMSV 1160 | Medical and Social Aspects of AddictionsONLINE | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2050 | Professional Ethics and IssuesONLINE | 2.0 |
| HMSV 2110 | Group Counseling | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2130 | Treatment Issues in Chemical DependencyONLINE | 4.0 |
| HMSV 2140 | Family Therapy | 4.0 |
| HMSV 2150 | Multicultural Counseling | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2160 | Advanced Group Skills | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2310 | Prepracticum | 2.5 |
| HMSV 2450 | Crisis Intervention | 3.0 |
| HMSV 2994 | Practicum I - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 |
| HMSV 2995 | Practicum II - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 |
| HMSV 2996 | Practicum III - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 |
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
| PSYC 2350 | Fundamentals of Abnormal PsychologyONLINE | 4.5 |
| SOCI 1010 | Introduction to SociologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
HMSV 2994, HMSV 2995, HMSV 2996: Because of the limited seats available for the required practicum courses (a factor beyond the College’s control), there may be a delay in graduation from the program.
HMSV 2994, HMSV 2995, HMSV 2996: Successful completion of all courses as stated for the first year of the program is required to be eligible to apply for participation in a practicum course. Students must submit documentation that verifies current certification in adult CPR and basic first aid before participating in practicum courses. EMSP 1010 Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED is offered through MCC as a 1.0 credit hour course
The coordinator of practicum education completes registration in practicum courses and practicum seminars.
Select one course from the following:
Curriculum Plan
Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in chemical dependency after two years of full-time study.
First Year
First Quarter
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition IONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| | Mathematics or Financial Literacy | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to PsychologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Second quarter
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition IIONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| HMSV 1110 | Interpersonal Communication SkillsONLINE | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1160 | Medical and Social Aspects of AddictionsONLINE | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and DevelopmentONLINE | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17.0 |
Third quarter
| HMSV 1120 | Helping Skills and Techniques | 3.5 |
| HMSV 1140 | Assessment, Case Planning, and ManagementONLINE | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2130 | Treatment Issues in Chemical DependencyONLINE | 4.0 |
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| SOCI 1010 | Introduction to SociologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21.0 |
Fourth quarter
Second Year
Fifth quarter
| HMSV 2160 | Advanced Group Skills | 4.5 |
| HMSV 2450 | Crisis Intervention | 3.0 |
| HMSV 2994 | Practicum I - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.5 |
Sixth quarter
| HMSV 2140 | Family Therapy | 4.0 |
| HMSV 2995 | Practicum II - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 |
| PSYC 2350 | Fundamentals of Abnormal PsychologyONLINE | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Seventh quarter
| HMSV 2996 | Practicum III - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 |
| | Other requirements | 3.0-7.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8.0-12.5 |
Some courses may be taken pass/fail without tests for continuing education units (CEUs) in various professions without pursuing a degree in the program.
Individuals considering a degree or employment in the human services or chemical dependency fields should be aware of strict practicum admission qualifications. Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services checks are conducted before practicum placement is offered. The College reserves the right to share the results of any such investigation with any institution at which students intend to participate in a practicum experience. This practice is consistent with Nebraska state statutes. Consult the Human Services program manual for other prerequisites to practicum placement.