Human Services - Chemical Dependency Counseling (CDAA1)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Fort Omaha Campus
This degree prepares students for positions in public and private sectors. A variety of learning experiences focus on theoretical and practical knowledge in working with chemically dependent individuals and their families. Students have the opportunity to develop skills that enable them to work with individuals or groups within the area of chemical dependency counseling. The intent of the program is to facilitate meeting Nebraska certification standards. State certification requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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27.0-27.5
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Major requirements
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41.5
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| Option requirements |
28.5 |
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Total credit hours required
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97.0-97.5
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The associate degree requires successful completion of all requirements listed and that all courses with an HMSV prefix have a C grade or better.
General education requirements (27.0-27.5 credit hrs.)
Communications
It is important for students in the Human Services program to take both English requirements in the first two quarters of the program.
Social sciences
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to Psychology  | 4.5 credits |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Select one of the following courses:
Additional
Major requirements for Human Services (41.5 credit hrs.)
Courses
| HMSV 1120 | Helping Skills and Techniques | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 1130 | Introduction to Counseling Theories | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 1140 | Assessment, Case Planning, and Management | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 2050 | Ethics and Professionalism | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 2110 | Group Counseling | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 2150 | Multicultural Counseling | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 2450 | Crisis Intervention | 4.5 credits |
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and Development | 4.5 credits |
| PSYC 2350 | Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology | 4.5 credits |
| EMSP 1010 | Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED | 1.0 credit |
EMSP 1010 is required for those who do not currently hold a valid CPR/first aid card and students must submit documentation that verifies current certification in adult CPR and basic first aid before participating in practicum courses.
Option requirements for Chemical Dependency (28.5 credit hrs.)
Courses
| HMSV 1160 | Medical and Social Aspects of Addictions | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 2130 | Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 2160 | Advanced Group Skills | 4.5 credits |
| HMSV 2994 | Practicum I - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 credits |
| HMSV 2995 | Practicum II - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 credits |
| HMSV 2996 | Practicum III - Chemical Dependency Counseling | 5.0 credits |
Some courses may be taken pass/fail without tests for continuing education units (CEUs) in various professions without pursuing a degree in the program.
In order to submit an application to participate in practicum, students must have been accepted to MCC and have completed all of the first year classes. All classes with an HMSV prefix must have a grade of C or better.
Individuals considering a degree or employment in the human services or chemical dependency fields should be aware of strict practicum admission qualifications. Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services checks are conducted before practicum placement is offered. The College reserves the right to share the results of any such investigation with any institution at which students intend to participate in a practicum experience. This practice is consistent with Nebraska state statutes. Consult the Human Services program manual for other prerequisites to practicum placement.
Due to the limited number of chemical dependency practicum sites in the Omaha area, MCC cannot guarantee students entry into the chemical dependency counseling practicum courses (HMSV 2994, HMSV 2995, and HMSV 2996) in any given quarter. Consequently, graduation from the program may be delayed. It is possible that a shortage of practicum sites for the general human services practicum courses (HMSV 2991, HMSV 2992, and HMSV 2993) might occur.
See Curriculum Plan