Description

The Addiction Counseling and Behavioral Health Associate of Applied Science builds on the certificate of completion, which educationally qualifies a student to sit for the Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) level I exam and educationally prepares students for the CADC II certification. Additionally, completion of this AAS will allow students to qualify for a pilot (2024-2029) QMHA-R certification pathway. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the degree, students will be able to:

1. Describe foundational human services professional values and ethics.
2. Engage in personal learning and critical reflection to inform treatment practices for clients from diverse populations and cultures.
3. Demonstrate capacity to complete demographic, intake, and treatment documentation accurately.
4. Demonstrate professional clinical interviewing skills.
5. Implement evidence-based strategies for behavior change based on current research.
6. Demonstrate advanced ability to select evidence-based clinical interventions.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

Recommended:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II (or higher) or minimum placement WR/Comm Level 7
• Basic computer competency skills

Other Entrance Requirements

Required:

• Must pass a criminal background check as a condition of acceptance into a practicum for training. Students who do not pass the criminal background check may not be eligible to complete training at affiliated practicum sites, to sit for certification exams, or to be hired for some professional positions. Students with questions about their history should contact the appropriate state board or the program director.

• Some practicum sites may require documentation of current immunizations. Please contact the program director if you have any questions.

Additional Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)

Material Costs

• Travel costs for practicum, three terms; costs based on location
• Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon exams: $75 registration fee, $225 exam fee
• Video recording fees for two terms: approximately $50
• Background check for practicum placement: approximately $80

Course Requirements

¹

HHPA activity courses (1 credit each) are not to be duplicated.

Advising Notes

Always meet with a program specific academic advisor to ensure the most effective and efficient course and program process. Most courses in the program are only offered one time per academic year, meeting with a program advisor will support clear progression.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements
  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
  • All courses with the BH prefix must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• Additional Requirements
  • A student may be considered ineligible for continued enrollment in the program if the student has failed to satisfactorily complete a given Addiction Counseling/Behavioral Health course after re-enrolling in that course once (one time).

Sample Plan