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 Department of State Health Services. 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 at www.dshs.state.tx.us for licensure requirements. 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. Exceptions to prerequisites require approval of Program Director. *To enroll in DAAC 2166, 2167, 2271, 2272, 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.
The courses listed for this area of study (linked below) are the suggested sequence for this degree. A + indicates those courses that have a prerequisite or a co-requisite. However, courses that do not have a prerequisite do not have to be taken in order. For example, DAAC 1309 does not have to be taken before DAAC 1311 since 1309 is not a prerequisite for 1311. Nevertheless, the general sequence should still be followed. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their degree or certificate.
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