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
- 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
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Substance Use Disorder Counselor Aide
Residential Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Treatment Counselor
Resident Manager
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 550-118 | Boundaries & Ethics in Substance Use Treatment | 3 |
| 520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| 520-101 | Community Resources and Services | 3 |
| 520-105 | Intro to Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorders | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 520-103 | Interviewing Principles & Documentation | 3 |
| 520-106 | Professional Practices in Human Services | 3 |
| 550-100 | Substance Use Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment | 3 |
| 550-119 | Substance Use Disorder Counseling | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 550-115 | Understanding Addiction | 3 |
| 550-120 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| 550-160 | Substance Use Disorders Internship 1 | 3 |
| 520-113 | Rehabilitation Services | 3 |
| 804-134 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 520-109 | Group Facilitation | 3 |
| 550-161 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| 550-139 | Substance Use Disorders Internship 2 | 3 |
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |