Alcohol and Drug/Human Services - AA
A.A. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 39.0 credits
The Alcohol and Drug/Human Services program provides students with the academic and practical skills for entry-level employment in human services-related fields, provides training for human services-related professionals who wish to expend their knowledge and skills, and provides required lower division course work for those who wish to pursue advanced degrees in social work, and related helping professions. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their academic and transfer goals.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol & Drug/Human Services - AA: Complete all of the following | 39 | |
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Complete the following | 30 | |
| ADHS 1001 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| ADHS 1010 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| ADHS 1011 | Community Outreach and Referral | 3 |
| ADHS 1013 | Relapse Prevention | 3 |
| ADHS 1515 | Physiological and Pharmacological Aspects of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| ADHS 1517 | Law and Ethics for Helping Professions | 3 |
| ADHS 1525 | Personal and Professional Growth | 3 |
| ADHS 1526 | Individual, Group and Family Counseling | 3 |
| ADHS 2018 | Case Management | 3 |
| ADHS 2020 | Alcohol and Drug/Human Services Practicum | 3 |
| Complete one of the following | 3 | |
| ECE 1002 | Child Development | 3 |
| ECE 1999 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 6 | |
| ADHS 1025 | Conflict Management and Negotiation | 3 |
| ADHS 1521 | Identity and Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| ADHS 2526 | Understanding Disability | 3 |
| ADHS 2540 | Society and Aging | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
Alcohol & Drug/Human Services - AA
Term 1 (12 units)
- ADHS1010 - Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3)
- ADHS1517 - Law and Ethics for Helping Professions (3)
- ADHS2018 - Case Management (3)
- ADHS1521 - Identity and Cultural Awareness (3)
Term 2 (12 units)
- ADHS1515 - Physiological and Pharmacological Aspects of Substance Abuse (3)
- ADHS1525 - Personal and Professional Growth (3)
- ADHS1526 - Individual, Group and Family Counseling (3)
- ADHS2020 - Alcohol and Drug/Human Services Practicum (3)
Term 3 (12 units)
- ADHS1011 - Community Outreach and Referral (3)
- ADHS1013 - Relapse Prevention (3)
- ADHS1001 - Introduction to Human Services (3)
- ADHS2526 - Understanding Disability (3)