Associate in Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
The Substance Use Disorder program provides courses to meet the educational requirements
of the State WAC 246-811-030 for licensure of Substance Use Disorder Professional
(SUDP). The curriculum includes the understanding of 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. This program meets the academic requirements to apply
for admittance into Lower Columbia's Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational
Leadership and Technical Management which prepares professionals for positions in
leadership, technical management and supervision.
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
SUDS 101* | Intro to Substance Use Disorders | 5 |
SUDS 102* | Intro to Theories and Counseling | 3 |
SUDS 107 | Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Assess/Treat | 3 |
SUDS 110* | Alcohol/Drug Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 3 |
SUDS 111* | Record Keeping and Case Management | 3 |
SUDS 113 | Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Methods | 3 |
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 |
(choose 2 or 3 of the following for a minimum of 8 credits)
SUDS 105 | Substance Use Disorders/Domestic Violence | 3 |
SUDS 109 | Process of Addiction/Compulsive Behaviors | 4 |
SUDS 114 | Suicide Assessment/Prevention/Crisis Mgmt | 2 |
PSYC& 220 |
Abnormal Psychology (PSYC& 220 not offered every quarter. Check with advisor.) |
5 |
Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Catalog located at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.
Total credits required to earn this degree: 90-92 with a "C" or higher in the program
requirements.
*These SUDS courses must be completed along with Math, English, Psychology, and Natural
Science requirements to be eligible for your field work credits.
Notes:
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.