Social Services Substance Use Disorder Specialty, AAS

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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 Credits

Recommend: PHI 101 or PHI 130

Social and Behavioral Science Requirement: 3 Credits

Recommend: ECN 150 , PSY 101 , or SOC 101

Mathematics and Science Requirement: 3-4 Credits

Recommend: BUS 151 , BIO 156IN , or BIO 160IN
NOTE: The Math Competency must be met.

Other Requirement: 3 Credits

Recommend: ANT 112 or MAS 219

Special Requirement

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

Subtotal: 12-13 Credits ¥

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

SSE 110 - Introduction to Social Welfare 3 Credits
SSE 111 - Group Work 3 Credits
SSE 121 - Study of Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits
SSE 123 - Prevention of Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits
SSE 205 - Case Report Writing and Documentation 3 Credits
SSE 210 - Community Organization and Development 3 Credits
SSE 220 - Treatment of the Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits
SSE 222 - Political, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Substance Use 3 Credits
SSE 224 - Substance Use Disorders Diverse & Special Needs Populations 3 Credits
SSE 281 - Social Service Delivery Systems 3 Credits
SSE 285 - Foundations of Social Work Practice 3 Credits
SSE 292 - Social Services Field Experience 4 Credits
SSE Elective 3 Credits

Subtotal: 40 Credits

Required Support Courses

WRT 101 - English Composition I [SUN# ENG 1101] 3 Credits
WRT 102 - English Composition II [SUN# ENG 1102] 3 Credits

Electives: 2-5 Credits

Please see an advisor to select appropriate course work.

Subtotal: 8-11 Credits

Total Credits as Displayed: 60-64 Credits

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