DRUG STUDIES
Certificate of Achievement Human Services · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Drug Studies Program provides the student with the academic preparation and field experience needed to work with the drug dependent and their families. The Certificate is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE). Completion of the required courses provides the educational component necessary for certification as a Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist through CAADE. The courses that comprise the Certificate are designed for those who are working with or want to work with drug dependent populations, providing a broad base of knowledge regarding approaches to drug education and prevention, treatment issues, counseling skills, ethical issues, and practical knowledge about drugs and their effects.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Drug Studies, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
| 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 | |