Human and Social Services - Addiction Studies Major (HSSAD)
The Human and Social Services Addiction Studies major at Cincinnati State prepares graduates for employment in a variety of human services, social services, and behavioral health settings, with a focus on chemical dependency treatment.
Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, and obtain the education required to apply for multiple credentials through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP) Board.
The Ohio CDP Board application process requires earning grades of C or higher in all relevant coursework, including mandatory practicum experience. In addition, those seeking credentialing must submit an official transcript, complete required field experience hours, and complete other steps outlined on the Ohio CDP Board website: https://ocdp.ohio.gov.
For more information, please contact the Humanities and Sciences Division at (513) 569-1700.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Human and Social Services - Addiction Studies Major (HSSAD)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ADC 100 | Drugs in Society ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADC 105 | Addiction, Counseling, and Diversity ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| HSV 110 | Introduction to Human Services ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSV 115 | Counseling and Interviewing Techniques ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| IM 111 | Computer Applications ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ADC 115 | Ethics in Addiction Treatment ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HSV 210 | Treatment Planning and Documentation ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| ADC 125 | Relapse, Treatment, and Prevention ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADC 200 | Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness ( T) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HSV 215 | Group Work in Human Services ( T) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HSV 291 | Human Services Practicum 1 ( T) | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| HSV 220 | Family Theory and Services ( T) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HSV 292 | Human Services Practicum 2 ( T) | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| PHI 110 | Ethics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 225 | Lifespan Development ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 58 | 25 | 62 | |
Electives
| FYE Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| FYE 120 | College Success Strategies: Campus Integration | 4 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
- This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
- The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
ADC Courses
ADC 100 Drugs in Society
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol. Topics include: causes of drug abuse; and drug abuse prevention, early intervention, and treatment programs.
Prerequisites: None
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ADC 105 Addiction, Counseling, and Diversity
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A survey of addiction studies topics, emphasizing the importance of cultural competency in substance abuse counseling.
Prerequisites: FYE 120 or placement into ENG 101
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ADC 110 Pharmacology of Addiction
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on psychological and physiological effects of mood-altering substances. Topics include: physical and psychological characteristics of addiction; drug tolerance, dependency, and withdrawal; cross addictions; and drug interactions.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ADC 100 and ADC 105
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ADC 115 Ethics in Addiction Treatment
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on ethical and legal issues in the field of substance abuse counseling. Topics include: the counselor as a professional, values and helping relationships, client rights and counselor responsibilities, and ethics and cultural sensitivity.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ADC 100 and ADC 105
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ADC 120 Addiction Screening, Assessment, and Treatment
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on systematic approaches to addiction counseling. Topics include: making appropriate referrals, using community resources, collaborating in the counselor/client relationship, and planning and implementing treatment.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ADC 100 and ADC 105
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ADC 125 Relapse, Treatment, and Prevention
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on factors that influence relapse in drug and alcohol abuse, and best practices for preventing and treating relapse.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ADC 100 and ADC 105
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ADC 200 Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on co-occuring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and their impact on the individual, family, and community. Topics include: differential diagnosis of chemical dependency and mental disorders; assessment strategies; intervention approaches; and working with clients with dual disorders, including addicted trauma survivors.
Prerequisites: ADC 105
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HSV Courses
HSV 110 Introduction to Human Services
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
An introduction to the human services field. Topics include: settings where human services professionals practice; the role of the social work assistant; ethical, legal, and professional standards; and understanding how to serve a diverse population.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
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HSV 115 Counseling and Interviewing Techniques
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on components of interviewing and counseling within the helping professions. Topics include: counseling theory and techniques, and intervention strategies and skills used by human services professionals.
Prerequisites: HSV 110 or SWK 110 or PSY 110 (minimum grade C for all)
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HSV 210 Treatment Planning and Documentation
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on record keeping for the human services profession. Topics include: functional, legal, and ethical aspects of documentation; electronic record keeping; and problem statements, client assessments, goal/service plans, and progress notes.
Prerequisites: HSV 115 (minimum grade C)
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HSV 215 Group Work in Human Services
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the history, practice, and theory of group work pertaining to human/social service settings. Topics include: types of groups, stages of the group process, role of the facilitator, participant roles and influences, and group counseling techniques.
Prerequisites: HSV 110 or ADC 105 (minimum grade C for both)
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HSV 220 Family Theory and Services
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on family theories, counseling approaches, and intervention strategies. Topics include: services and resources available to families, concepts related to traditional and nontraditional families, and intergenerational patterns of behavior and family traits.
Prerequisites: HSV 110 or SWK 110 or ADC 105 (minimum grade C for all)
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HSV 291 Human Services Practicum 1
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 10 Lab Hours.
Students spend at least 10 hours per week, for a total of 150 hours for the semester, at a community agency providing direct service under professional supervision. Students also participate in a weekly 1-hour seminar. Confidentiality and professionalism are emphasized.
Prerequisites: HSV 110 and HSV 115 and HSV 210 (minimum grade C for all)
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HSV 292 Human Services Practicum 2
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 10 Lab Hours.
A continuation of HSV 291, focused on developing and enhancing skills. Students spend at least 10 hours per week, for a total of 150 hours for the semester, at a community agency providing direct service under professional supervision. Students also participate in a weekly 1-hour seminar.
Prerequisites: HSV 291 (minimum grade C)
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Faculty
Program Chair
Nicholas Balle, MSW, LSW
nicholas.balle@cincinnatistate.edu
Humanities and Sciences Division Advising
(513) 569-1700
HSDAdvising@cincinnatistate.edu