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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling
Margaret Wade
125 AHSF
685-4615

  Dean

Norma Duran
124 AHSF
685-4612
Brenda Smith
124 AHSF
685-6413
  Division Secretaries
Chesly Herd
128 AHSF
685-4729
  Program Director
Related Websites: Alcohol and Drug Abuse DepartmentMath/Science Division   
Midland College offers an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (ADAC) Program of study covering the 12 core functions of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. The certification program offers courses necessary to qualify as Counselor Intern with the Texas Certification Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. The Associate of Applied Science Degree program offers a course of study in ADAC along with basic courses that would be applicable to a career in alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Refer to Department of Health website for licensure requirements www.dshs.state.tx.us. The function of the alcohol and drug abuse counselor includes assisting the client in recognizing substance abuse, in providing insight and motivation, providing positive reinforcement, professional guidance, and assistance and support in order to develop and/or maintain a responsible and functional lifestyle.The degree and certificate in this field offered by Midland College and the courses needed to achieve these credentials are presented in the following sections. Students interested in this program should contact the Program Director or Division office to obtain additional information and/or acquire a degree or certificate plan. Please note that courses that require prerequisites are denoted by an asterisk (*). Exceptions to prerequisites require approval of Program Director. *To enroll in DAAC 2366, no more than six semester credit hours of DAAC classes may be taken from a college other than Midland College without permission of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Program Director.

Associate of Applied Science
General Education Requirements
18 Semester Credit Hours
See Core Requirements
Required General Education course(s) for this degree: One 3-hours course either Math or Natural Science, One 3-hour Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities, ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, PSYC 2301, SOCI 1306
         
Specialty Courses
     
33 Semester Credit Hours
DAAC 1309, DAAC 1311, DAAC 1319, DAAC 2166, DAAC 2167, DAAC 2271, DAAC 2272,
DAAC 2307, DAAC 2330, DAAC 2441, DAAC 2454, PSYT 1345, PSYT 2331
 
Related Courses
     
12 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1301, PSYC elective, SPCH elective, (except 2341), 7 hours of electives as approved by Program Director
       
MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 65

Certificate Option
Requires Program Director Approval Prior to Enrolling;
Minimum of an Associate Degree Required.
Specialty Courses
     
DAAC 1309, DAAC 1311, DAAC 1319, DAAC 2307, DAAC 2330, DAAC 2441, DAAC 2454, PSYT 1345, PSYT 2331, DAAC 2166, DAAC 2272, DAAC 2167, DAAC 2272
       
MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 35
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

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