Alcohol and Drug/Human Services - COA
Certificate of Achievement Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 27.0 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 and Drug/Human Services--COA Requirements | 27 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug/Human Services, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| The ADHS certificate coursework below. | ||
| All certificate coursework must be completed | ||
| IMPORTANT: Program Readiness Requirement- A student may be denied or postponed placement in ADHS 2020, Alcohol and Drug/Human Services Practicum, if he or she is not ready for placement in an agency providing the clinical experience. The “readiness” determination will be made jointly by the agency and at least two instructors teaching in the program prior to placement. Criteria will be based on a minimum of completion of at least 50% of the course work listed above, clean and sober for minimum of two years, evaluation of potential for relapse, emotional maturity, and responsible and professional conduct. Should a relapse occur while participating in the Practicum, the student will be disqualified immediately. | ||
| 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 |
Recommended Sequence
Alcohol and Drug/Human Services--COA
Term 1 (9 units)
- ADHS1010 - Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3)
- ADHS1517 - Law and Ethics for Helping Professions (3)
- ADHS2018 - Case Management (3)
Term 2 (9 units)
- ADHS1515 - Physiological and Pharmacological Aspects of Substance Abuse (3)
- ADHS1525 - Personal and Professional Growth (3)
- ADHS1526 - Individual, Group and Family Counseling (3)
Term 3 (9 units)
- ADHS1011 - Community Outreach and Referral (3)
- ADHS1013 - Relapse Prevention (3)
- ADHS2020 - Alcohol and Drug/Human Services Practicum (3)