Chemical Dependency Counseling

The Chemical Dependency Counseling option is a program of study for attaining an Associate’s of Arts degree in Human Services. In this program, students will complete all academic requirements necessary to complete the Montana exam for certification as a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Students will receive assistance as they complete their required supervised addiction counseling fieldwork, as well as receive assistance in preparing for the certification examination, as needed.

Student Outcomes

Conduct interviewing, assessments, evaluations, treatment planning, therapy, and follow-up procedures.
Identify, comprehend, and synthesize social science academic research from original sources and demonstrate this capacity through written and oral works.
Deliver oral presentations and compose written compositions about issues of concern in their community in terms of identification, cause, prevention, remediation, and stabilization.
Apply knowledge of key theories and chemical dependency counseling techniques in supervised internship and course work.
Be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge and skills by passing the state of Montana exam for certification as a Licensed Addiction Counselor.

***After degree/coursework completion, students must complete 1000 hours of supervised fieldwork in addition to passing the certification examination before becoming licensed (subject to change by the State of Montana).

Career Opportunities

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