Addictions Study: CS
Certificate of Specialization | 27 credit hours minimum
Area of Interest: Education, Public Service, and Social Sciences
Program Description:
This program provides academic preparation for persons working or preparing to work in the field of addiction including alcohol and drug abuse treatment. It will look at commonalities of the various addiction and treatment modalities.
Locations. This program is offered in its entirety at Forest Park.
Related Programs. The Human Services Department offers an associate in the following area:
Human Services, Associate in Applied Science
Cost of Attendance. For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES.
Program Career and Salary Information. Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest.
The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.
Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.
At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- Recognize the commonalities and differences between the various addictions such as substance, gambling, sex, eating, shopping, and/or Internet abuses.
- Understand the complexities involved in evaluating and treating persons suffering from addictions.
- Apply treatment modalities used to help individuals with addictive behavior and assess their effectiveness.
- Accurately document a client’s evaluation and treatment of addiction.
- Adhere to all appropriate ethical and legal guidelines.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||
| HMS 100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HMS 101 | Human Services: Theories and Skills | 3 |
| HMS 205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| HMS 111 | Group Practice in Human Services | 3 |
| HMS 201 | Workplace Learning I: Human Services | 3 |
| HMS 203 | Human Services Workplace Learning Seminar I | 3 |
| SOC 126 | The Spectrum of Drugs and Society | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) | ||
| Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Family Studies (MOTR SOCI 204) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |
Full-Time Academic Plan
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| SOC 211 | Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| HMS 100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| PSY 200 | General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) or Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200) or Abnormal Psychology or Introduction to Family Studies (MOTR SOCI 204) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| HMS 101 | Human Services: Theories and Skills | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| HMS 201 | Workplace Learning I: Human Services | 3 | HMS 100 and HMS 101 with grades of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency | Practicum sites should be identified prior to the end of the previous semester. |
| HMS 203 | Human Services Workplace Learning Seminar I | 3 | HMS 100 and HMS 101 with grades of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency | |
| HMS 111 | Group Practice in Human Services | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Apply for graduation. |
| HMS 205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| SOC 126 | The Spectrum of Drugs and Society | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |||
*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.
**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.
Part-Time Academic Plan
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| HMS 100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| PSY 200 | General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) or Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200) or Abnormal Psychology or Introduction to Family Studies (MOTR SOCI 204) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| HMS 101 | Human Services: Theories and Skills | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| HMS 205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| HMS 111 | Group Practice in Human Services | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| SOC 211 | Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| SOC 126 | The Spectrum of Drugs and Society | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| HMS 201 | Workplace Learning I: Human Services | 3 | HMS 100 and HMS 101 with grades of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency | Practicum sites should be identified prior to the end of the previous semester. |
| HMS 203 | Human Services Workplace Learning Seminar I | 3 | HMS 100 and HMS 101 with grades of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency | Apply for graduation. |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |||
*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.
**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.