DRUG STUDIES
Associate of Science Degree Human Services · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orHUSR 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 |
| orPSYC 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 |
| orSOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors (formerly SOC 101H) | 3 |
| Total | 42-44 | |