Human and Social Services - Addiction Studies Major (HSSAD)

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 1LecLabCredits
ENG 101English Composition 1 ( G) 303
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B)  101
ADC 100Drugs in Society ( B) 303
ADC 105Addiction, Counseling, and Diversity ( B) 303
PSY 110Introduction to Psychology ( G) 303
Semester 2  
HSV 110Introduction to Human Services ( B) 303
HSV 115Counseling and Interviewing Techniques ( T) 303
ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G)  303
IM 111Computer Applications ( B) 233
Semester 3  
ADC 115Ethics in Addiction Treatment ( T) 303
SOC 105Introduction to Sociology ( B) 303
MAT 131Statistics 1 ( G) 223
HSV 210Treatment Planning and Documentation ( T) 303
Semester 4  
ADC 125Relapse, Treatment, and Prevention ( T) 303
ADC 200Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness ( T) 404
HSV 215Group Work in Human Services ( T) 404
HSV 291Human Services Practicum 1 ( T) 1102
Semester 5  
HSV 220Family Theory and Services ( T) 404
HSV 292Human Services Practicum 2 ( T) 1102
PHI 110Ethics ( G) 303
PSY 225Lifespan Development ( T) 303
Total Credits:  582562

Electives 

FYE Elective
FYE 100College Success Strategies: Overview1
FYE 105College Success Strategies: Overview and Application2
FYE 110College Success Strategies: Practice and Application3
FYE 120College Success Strategies: Campus Integration4
English Composition Elective
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Writing about Literature3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3

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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