# DRUG STUDIES (Associate of Science Degree)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Human Services

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### Description

The following curriculum meets the requirement for an **Associate of Science Degree in Drug Studies**. The Drug Studies Program is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE). The courses needed for the degree are designed to serve as preparation for a career in the helping professions. These courses may also serve students who wish to further their education in Human Services or other helping professions.

To acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Drug Studies**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 36-38 |
| HUSR 118 | Chemical Dependency: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery | 3 |
| HUSR 122 | Introduction to Group Leadership and Process | 3 |
| HUSR 123 | Drug Education and Prevention | 3 |
| or HUSR 128 | Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| HUSR 124 | Introduction to Case Management and Documentation | 3 |
| HUSR 126 | Counseling the Family of the Addicted Person | 3 |
| HUSR 130 | Essential Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HUSR 135 | Law and Ethics in Human Services | 3 |
| HUSR 136 | Diverse Populations in Human Services | 3 |
| HUSR 199A | Seminar in Human Services | 1 |
| HUSR 199B | Work Experience Education/Internship in Human Services-Related Fields | 2-3 |
| HUSR 230A | Drug Studies Seminar | 1 |
| HUSR 230B | Work Experience Education/Internship for Drug Studies-Related Fields | 2-3 |
| PSY 121 | Drugs, Society, and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 127 | Introduction to the Physiological Effects of Drugs of Abuse | 3 |
| **Choose two courses from the list below:** | | 6 |
| HUSR 111 | Human Services in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (formerly PSY 101) | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors (formerly PSY 101H) | 3 |
| PSY 112 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSY 114 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology (formerly SOC 101) | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors (formerly SOC 101H) | 3 |
| **Total** | | **42-44** |