B.A.S. in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program
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Program Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program is designed to train students to work in the helping field by applying evidence-based behavioral health interventions and transformational change processes that provide a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. This degree concentration prepares students to work as baccalaureate trained professionals in the human services, substance use disorder, and addiction field and prepares students for graduate studies in clinical mental health and related programs (i.e. Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice).
Note: substance use, addictions, and behavioral health courses satisfy state requirements for accelerated licensure for alcohol and drug counselors.
Program Mission
The B.A.S. in Human Services Addiction Counseling is dedicated to preparing students to serve as compassionate, evidence-based professionals in the helping professions. Through the integration of behavioral health interventions and transformational change processes, the program equips graduates to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Program Goals
The essential goals of the Human Services Addiction Counseling Program are to not only develop student appreciation for the bio-psychosocial and cultural needs of clients, but also to provide support for students as they process personal, professional, and career development challenges.
| Year | Job Placement (within 6 months of graduation) |
|---|---|
| 2016 - 2018 | 100% |
| 2015 - 2017 | 100% |
| 2014 - 2016 | 100% |
| Admission | Total Completion |
|---|---|
| 2017 - 2019 | TBD |
| 2016 -2018 | TBD |
| 2015 - 2017 | 100% |
| 2014 - 2016 | 90% |
| 2013 - 2015 | 100% |
Important Documents
This degree provides a strong academic and practical foundation for professional practice in the human services and addiction counseling fields, and prepares students to meet the educational requirements for licensure in the State of Nevada as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). It also supports continued academic advancement through graduate studies in clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, psychology, criminal justice, and related fields.
Curriculum
Human Services BAS Program Entrance Requirements
Acceptance into the program requires a completed associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, including 12 credits of lower division human services courses (or their transfer equivalent) from the following list:
- HMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services, 3 credits
- HMS 102 - Introduction to Counseling, 3 credits
- CPD 116 - Substance Abuse Fundamentals, 3 credits
- HMS 200 - Ethics in Human Service, 3 credits
Program Completion Requirements
To complete the program, students will need to maintain a 2.5 GPA in all core and program course requirements (i.e., HMS Courses). See the most current GBC Course Catalog for important additional information about the Bachelor of Applied Science program.
Suggested 4 Year Plan of Studey
BAS - Human Services Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine Emphasis
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPD 116 | Substance Abuse: Fundamental Facts and Insights | 3 |
| ENG 100 | Composition - Enhanced or | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I or | 3 |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I - Enhanced (recommended) | 3 |
| HMS 101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| HMS 102 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| HMS 104 | Small-Group Interaction Techniques | 3 |
| HMS 105 | Substance Abuse Counseling Methods | 3 |
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 205* | Human Services Practicum I | 5 |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3 |
| BIOL 100 | General Biology for Non-Majors | 3 |
| PSC 101 | Principles of American Constitutional Government | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 206** | Human Services Practicum II | 5 |
| HMS 250** | Human Services Seminar | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY 208 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| HMS 322** | Family Integrated Treatment of Addicitions Disorders | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 333 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| INT 339 | Integrative Humanities Seminar | 3 |
| PHIL 311 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Principles of Statistics (reccomended) or | 3 - 4 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus I | 3 - 4 |
| MGT 310 | Foundation of Management Theory of Practice | 3 |
| Total | 15 - 16 |
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INT 359 | Integrative Mathematics Seminar | 3 |
| FIN 310 | Applied Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| HMS 322 | Family Integrated Treatment of Addiction Disorders | 3 |
| HMS 407 | Applied Behavior Analysis and Interventions in Addictions and Behavioral Health | 3 |
| HMS 475 | Prevention Strategies in Human Services and Addiction | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 350 | Public Advocacy and Community Development in Human Services | 3 |
| HMS 405 | Advanced Human Services Practicum I | 5 |
| HMS 465 | Critical Writing, Case and Resource Management in Human Services | 3 |
| MGT 323 | Organized Behavior and Interpersonal Behavior, or | 3 |
| MGT 367 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
COM 113 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication or | 3 |
| THTR 102 | Introduction to Stage Voice or | 3 |
| THTR 221 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| HMS 406 | Advanced Human Services Practicum II | 3 |
| HMS 427 | Identification and Assessment in Mental Health and Addictions | 5 |
| HMS 450 | Advanced Human Services Seminar (Capstone) | 3 |
| INT 349 | Integrative Social Science Seminar | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
| Minimun Credits | 125 |
Note: Transfer students may need to take PSC 101 or PSC 100 to meet the US and Nevada Constitution requirement.
For More Information Contact
Questions about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program or the application process can be directed to the School of Health Sciences & Behavioral Health at 775.327.2317 or by email: hsbh@gbcnv.edu.
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