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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Social Services Substance Use Disorder Specialty, AAS


Learn principles and skills in social work with an emphasis on drug and alcohol treatment and prevention.

What can I do with this degree?

Career Options: Entry-level employment in positions providing substance use disorder services and related community outreach.
Academic Options: Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should pursue the Social Services AA degree. 

Department/Contact Information: 

Dean: 520-206-7666
Lead Faculty: 520-206-6958 

Program/Major Codes: AASSUBSTABUS/SSS

General Education Requirements


A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Course lists for each General Education category listed below can be found in the General Education Requirements for AAS Degrees .

Communication Requirement: †


  • WRT 101  fulfills this requirement

Arts and Humanities Requirement: 3


Social and Behavioral Science Requirement: 3


Mathematics and Science Requirement: 3-4


Other Requirement: 3


Special Requirement


  • The C or G requirement should be fulfilled by completing an appropriate course in the above categories.

Subtotal: 12-13¥


Subtotal: 40


Required Support Courses


Electives: 2-5


  • Please see an advisor to select appropriate course work.

Subtotal: 8-11


Total Credits as Displayed: 60-64


¥ General Education requires 19-21 credits. This subtotal shows the Gen Ed credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.

* SSE 242 can be substituted for SSE 210.