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Addiction Counseling
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Addiction Counseling Program will teach you the special counseling and interpersonal skills you need to work with individuals troubled by alcohol and drug abuse. Minneapolis College's program, the largest in the state, is taught by faculty with decades of clinical experience. You will learn how to counsel individuals as well as groups, highlighting different techniques and emphasizing the importance of interpersonal and cross-cultural communications. During the program you will receive extensive hands-on training through one of the many internships available at alcohol-and drug-specific agencies.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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COUN 2510
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Introduction to Addictionology
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3
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COUN 2520
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Psychopharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders
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3
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COUN 2540
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Multicultural Counseling Skills
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4
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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4
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Varies
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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COUN 2620
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Assessment and Interviewing
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3
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COUN 2630
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Case Management and Legal and Ethical Standards
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3
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COUN 2640
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Group Counseling
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3
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COUN 2650
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Practicum Assessment and Preparation
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1
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1
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PHIL 1171 Or
PHIL 2121
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Ethics
Medical Ethics
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3
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6,9
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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COUN 2730
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Addiction Counseling Group Practicum 1
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5
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas other than MnTC Goal Areas 1 and 7
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9
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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COUN 2830
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Addiction Counseling Group Practicum 2
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5
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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8
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13
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General Education Courses (30 Credits):
To complete the Addiction Counseling A.S. degree, students are required to complete 30 credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least six of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10. Specific courses that are required are ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110and ENGL 1111, which satisfy Goal Area 1, and PHIL 1171 or PHIL 2121, which satisfies Goal Areas 6 and 9.
The Addiction Counseling Program also requires:
• Grades of 'C' (2.0) or above in all COUN theory courses and grades of 'P' in the practicum courses
• Must pass criminal background check prior to practicum
• Summer course offerings vary depending on program needs
• Students who transfer to Metropolitan State University should work closely with their advisor on general education course selection.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.