Anoka Ramsey Community College

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies

Program Information

• Program Goals

  Upon completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate achievement of program outcomes by being able to:

  1. Apply and demonstrate competency of counseling services to people with substance abuse disorders, as defined by the 12 core functions;
  2. Apply the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care;
  3. Apply a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance abuse;
  4. Demonstrate clinical writing skills for professional documentation; and
  5. Apply laws, rules, and ethical guidelines related to the State of Minnesota and the addiction counseling profession.

• Program Admission & Related requirements

  Clinical/practicum facilities require students to maintain specific requirements to ensure student and client health and safety. Proof that these requirements are met must be furnished by the student and include but are not limited to:

  • A cleared Background Study is required from the State of Minnesota.
  • The college cannot guarantee placement in practicums for students who do not have a clear criminal background check. If you have questions about your eligibility or for more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-296-3802.
  • Vaccines and other health and safety related requirements as defined by the practicum sites.

   

• Completion Requirements

  • A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • Satisfy residency requirements.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • All ADCS courses must be completed at ARCC or have been approved for credit for prior learning.
  • Completion of specific degree requirements.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

   

  NOTE: The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice. You are encouraged to contact an academic adviser at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance and information about transfer credit evaluation.

  PROGRAM NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or educational program is required for licensure. Eighteen semester credits of alcohol and drug counseling academic course work; 880 clock hours of supervised alcohol and drug counseling practicum, and written examination that demonstrates competence in the core functions must also be successfully completed for licensure.

• Program Requirements

  30 credits
  ADCS 1110*	Pharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders	3
  ADCS 1120*	Substance Use Disorder Assessment	4
  ADCS 1200*	Substance Use Disorder Counseling	4
  ADCS 1210*	Substance Use Disorder Case Management	4
  ADCS 1220*	Professional Ethics and Pre-Practicum Issues	2
  ADCS 2295*+	Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum	5
  HPER 1102	Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco	3
  *Course has prerequisite - see course schedule or catalog description. +Must be taken twice; 10 credits are required for the degree.

• General Education/MnTC Requirements

  30 credits
  Complete at least 30 credits from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete at least one course in six of the ten goal areas. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
  1.	Communication
  	ENGL 1120* OR ENGL 1121*	4
  	CMST 2251	3
  2.	Critical Thinking
  3.	Natural Science
  4.	Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
  	MATH 1114* or any college level Math	3-5
  5.	History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
  	PSYC 1110 OR	4
  	SOC 1111	3
  6.	Humanities/Fine Art
  	PHIL 1110 OR PHIL 1200	3
  7.	Human Diversity
  8.	Global Perspective
  9.	Ethical/Civil Responsibility
  10.	People and the Environment
  *Course has prerequisite - see course schedule or catalog description.

   

   

• Wellness Requirement

  3 CREDITS
  HPER 1102	Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco	3

• Program Sequence

  The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program; many courses are offered in the evening.

  FIRST YEAR Fall Semester		Spring Semester
  ADCS 1110	3	ADCS 1200	4
  ADCS 1120	4	ADCS 1210	4
  ENGL 1120/1121	4	ADCS 1220	2
  HPER 1102	3	CMST 2251	3
  Gen Ed	1-2	PSYC 1110 or SOC 1111	3-4
  TOTAL	15-16	TOTAL	16-17
  SECOND YEAR Fall Semester		Spring Semester
  ADCS 2295	5	ADCS 2295	5
  PHIL 1110 or PHIL 1200	3	Gen Ed	8
  Gen Ed	7
  TOTAL	15	TOTAL	13

• Program Credits

  Program Requirements	30
  General Education/MnTC	30
  Total	60

• Important Links

  Official Program Guidesheet

  Course Schedule

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