Chemical Dependency Specialist in Criminal Justice
Introduction
Chemical Dependency Specialist in Criminal Justice is a program taught at Los Angeles Southwest College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Chemical Dependency Specialist in Criminal Justice Skill Certificate is designed to help students learn counseling theories and skills for chemical dependencies within the criminal justice system. Students study how to assist individuals and their families through change, the principles behind intervention, treatment, and recovery, and the formal stages of intervention and the obstacles that can occur in the criminal justice setting.
The certificate requires 15 total units through required courses: ADM JUS 1 Introduction to Administration of Justice, ADM JUS 75 Introduction to Corrections, PSYCH 64 Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Abuse, PSYCH 65 Chemical Dependency: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery, and PSYCH 67 Counseling Techniques for Chemically Addicted. The program includes internships to build career connections and community ties after graduation.
This program prepares students to discuss, describe, and demonstrate the intake/initial interviewing process and the treatment planning process in a criminal justice setting.
Modules
- ADM JUS 1 Introduction to Administration of Justice
- ADM JUS 75 Introduction to Corrections
- PSYCH 64 Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Abuse (ADDICST 1 Understanding Addiction and Counseling)
- PSYCH 65 Chemical Dependency: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery (ADDICST 7 Addiction Treatment and Recovery)
- PSYCH 67 Counseling Techniques for Chemically Addicted (ADDICST 4 Clinical Counseling Laws and Ethics)
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Chemical Dependency Specialist in Criminal Justice at Los Angeles Southwest College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Los Angeles Southwest College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Los Angeles Southwest College as pre-requiste for admission in Chemical Dependency Specialist in Criminal Justice.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.lasc.edu/academics/aos/chemical-dependency-specialist
More Information
- Correctional Treatment Specialist / Probation Officer
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Social Service Assistant
- Substance Abuse Social Worker
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.