2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Substance Abuse Counseling
Title: Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.SUB.MENTAL.HLTH
The Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate is designed to provide cross-training for helping professionals in the faith-based communities and the social services agencies. Completers of the 18 hours will be granted the Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate focusing on Co-Occurring Disorders.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DAAC 1304 | Pharmacology of Addiction | 3 |
| DAAC 2307 | Addicted Family Intervention | 3 |
| DAAC 1391 | Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SCWK 2301 | Assessment and Case Management | 3 |
| SCWK 2305 | Special Problems of Youth | 3 |
| SCWK 2331 | Abnormal Behavior | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor's degree need to consult the Substance Abuse Counseling Chair before taking any Substance Abuse Prevention classes.