# ADDICTION STUDIES FOUNDATION (Certificate of Achievement)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Addiction Studies, Social Work, & Human Services

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30072

This certification of achievement serves as preparation and concentration for students who want to enter the fields of addiction studies, addiction education, human services, counseling, or social work.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Identify and critically evaluate the relative strengths and biases of the major research, theories, and models of substance use, abuse, and addiction.
2.  Apply principles of prevention and intervention personally and within various social settings (including related vocational, educational, criminal justice, and health organizations).
3.  Model skills used in a helping relationship.
4.  Compare and contrast the types of chemically dependent families and analyze intergenerational family dynamics.
5.  Design comprehensive treatment plans using sound assessment and diagnostic information as well as coordinate, monitor, and document services.
6.  Appraise my own professional conduct with the intention of enhancing self-awareness and performance through relevant continuing education and use of supervision.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (15 credits)** | | 15 |
| ASHS 270 | INTRO TO ADDICTION STUDIES: ADDICTION AND THE COMMUNITY | 3 |
| ASHS 271 | GROUP PROCESS AND PRACTICE, LAWS AND ETHICS | 3 |
| ASHS 278 | FAMILIES AND ADDICTION | 3 |
| ASHS 279 | TREATMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PHS 206 | PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE - ASPECTS OF DRUG USE | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15** |