Degree: Associate of Science in Social Science, Major in Substance Abuse
Length: Four-semester (two-year) program
Purpose: The Associate of Science in Social Science, Major in Substance Abuse is designed to provide students relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in substance abuse prevention and treatment. Program graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies that provide human services and/or substance abuse prevention or treatment.
Program Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.
Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedule to ensure graduation in two years.
