Substance Use Disorder Studies
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
About the Program
The Substance Use Disorder Studies program offers courses that meet the educational requirements set forth in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-811-030 for licensure as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP). The curriculum includes the following topics specific to alcohol and drug addiction treatment of individuals: pharmacological actions of alcohol and other drugs, treatment methods, record keeping and case management, cultural diversity, health issues, community resources, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, working with specific groups, such as youth and families, and professional and ethical responsibilities.
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Degree Requirements
Total credits required to earn this degree: 90 with a "C" or higher in the program requirements
LCC students must meet distribution requirements for bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and specific certificates. See Diversity and Distribution Lists for more information.
General Education Requirements
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Communications:
5 credits - ENGL& 101 English Composition I.
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Quantitative Skills:
5 credits – MATH 105 Math for Health Sciences OR
Higher (MATH& 107 Math in Society OR higher except MATH& 131 required for BAS-OLTM*) -
Human Relations / Social Science:
5 credits – PSYC& 100 General Psychology.
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Natural Sciences:
5 credits – Choose from the following: BIOL& 100 Survey of Biology*, OR
BIOL& 160 General Biology with Lab: Cell/Molecular*, OR
BIOL& 241 Human A & P I*, OR
BIOL& 242 Human A & P II*, OR
CHEM& 100 Preparatory Chemistry, OR
NUTR& 101 Nutrition -
Diversity:
5 credits – SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology: DIV OR
CMST& 240 Intercultural Communications: DIV -
Electives:
3 credits minimum from the following list:
SUDS 105, Substance Use Disorders/Domestic Violence, 3 credits
SUDS 109, Process Addiction and Compulsive Behaviors, 3 credits
SUDS 114, Suicide Assessment, Prevention, and Crisis Mgmt, 3 credits
PSYC 187, Crisis Intervention for Professionals, 3 credits
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SUDS 101** | Intro to Substance Use Disorders | 5 |
| SUDS 102** | Intro to Theories of Counseling and SUDS Treatment Methods | 4 |
| SUDS 107 | Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Assessment and Treatment | 3 |
| SUDS 110** | Alcohol/Drug Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 3 |
| SUDS 111** | Record Keeping and Case Management | 5 |
| SUDS 121** | SUD Professional and Ethical Responsibilities | 3 |
| SUDS 201 | SUD and the Family System | 3 |
| SUDS 202 | SUD Counseling with Diverse Populations | 3 |
| SUDS 203 | Relapse Prevention and Intervention | 3 |
| SUDS 215** | Group Counseling: Theories/Applications | 3 |
| SUDS 220 | Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| SUDS 288 | Cooperative Work Experience | 10 |
| COLL 289** | Employment Portfolio Seminar | 1 |
| HLTH 100 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| PSYC& 200 | Lifespan Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC& 220 | Psychological Disorders | 5 |
Program Outcomes
Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:
- Demonstrate critical thinking by applying objective, valid methods of inquiry and problem solving to draw rational, ethical, and coherent conclusions in client situations within the field of Substance Use Disorders.
- Demonstrate competency in Substance Use Disorder principles, topics, knowledge, and clinical skills.
- Communicate effectively with faculty, peers, clients, client family systems, health care professionals, community agencies and the judicial system.
- Incorporate interpersonal skills and caring behaviors in interactions with faculty, peers, clients, client family systems, health care professionals, community agencies, the judicial system, and employers.
Notes
Revised April 2026 (effective Summer 2026)
* Students planning to enter the BAS-OLTM program after completion of the AAS - SUDS program must complete MATH& 107 or higher (excluding MATH& 131).
** These SUDS program requirements must be completed, in addition to the math, English, and natural science degree requirements, to be eligible for your practicum (field work) credits (SUDS 288).
Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.