Associate of Applied Science Degree
10-550-2
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students to work with individuals with substance use disorders. Students will explore areas of assessment, case management, counseling, education and professional responsibility. Students will also develop and apply the skills necessary to work in a variety of agency settings offering substance abuse treatment and recovery services.
In addition, the SUDC program satisfies the 100-hour educational component for licensing as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training and the 360-hour educational component for licensing as a Substance Abuse Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor as required by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). A student may apply for their in training license through the State of Wisconsin DSPS as soon as the 100 hours of education are completed in this program at Blackhawk Technical College and start working in the field to gain hours of experience needed for licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor or a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor.”
All students admitted to the SUDC program must complete a full background check through ViewPoint before registering for courses in the program.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Clinically evaluate for substance use disorders and treatment needs
- Develop treatment plans
- Facilitate referral to meet needs
- Demonstrate service coordination skills
- Demonstrate counseling skills with individuals, groups and families
- Provide education relevant to substance use
- Maintain clinical records according to agency, federal and state guidelines
- Adhere to accepted culturally competent, ethical and behavioral conduct
Graduates Have Found Employment As
Graduates of the Substance Use Disorder Counselor program may consider these career opportunities:
- Substance Use Disorder Counselor Aide
- Residential Substance Use Disorder Counselor
- Treatment Counselor
- Resident Manager
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| 520-101 | Community Resources and Services | 3 |
| 550-118 | Boundaries & Ethics in Substance Use Treatment | 3 |
| 804-134 or 804-118 | Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 3-4 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 520-105 | Intro to Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorders | 3 |
| 520-103 | Interviewing Principles & Documentation | 3 |
| 520-106 | Professional Practices in Human Services | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 550-100 | Substance Use Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment | 3 |
| 550-115 | Understanding Addiction | 3 |
| 550-119 | Substance Use Disorder Counseling | 3 |
| 550-120 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| 550-160 | Substance Use Disorders Internship 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 520-109 | Group Facilitation | 3 |
| 520-113 | Rehabilitation Services | 3 |
| 550-161 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| 550-139 | Substance Use Disorders Internship 2 | 3 |
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
General Education Courses Within Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
| 804-134 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3-4 |
| or 804-118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |