Certificate of Achievement in Substance Abuse Counselor Training Program Curriculum
View our Human Services Recommended Course Progression, General Education Requirements, and Program Requirements.
General Education Requirements
- English/Communications - 3 credits
- ENG 100 or 101
- Mathematics - 3 credits
- MATH 116, 116E, 120, 120E, 126, 126E or higher* includes STAT 152 (MATH 126, 126E recommended)
- Human Relations - 3 credits
- HMS 200 (required)
- Technology - 3 credits
- IS 101 (required)
*MATH 120 is recommended, as it is required for the social work, radiology, and other degreee programs.
*MATH 126 recommended if you plan on pursuing a bachelors degree in Human Services.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check with the nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Counselors or counselor licensing/certificate boards in Nevada, or in other states, if applicable, about the acceptability of academic courses prior to beginning any course, as individual or state licensing and/or certification requirements may vary.
Program Requirements
|
Course
|
Description
|
Credits
|
|---|---|---|
|
CPD 116
|
Substance Abuse Fundamentals
|
3
|
|
HMS 101
|
Introduction to Human Services
|
3
|
|
HMS 102
|
Introduction to Counseling
|
3
|
|
HMS 104
|
Small-Group Interaction Techniques
|
3
|
|
HMS 105
|
Substance Abuse Counseling Methods
|
3
|
|
PSY 101
|
General Psychology
|
3
|
|
CREDITS
|
18
|
Suggested Course Sequence
|
Course
|
Description
|
Credits
|
|---|---|---|
|
CPD 116
|
Substance Abuse Fundamentals
|
3
|
|
ENG 100
|
Composition - Enhanced or
|
3
|
|
ENG 101
|
Composition I
|
3
|
|
HMS 101
|
Introduction to Human Services
|
3
|
|
HMS 102
|
Introduction to Counseling
|
3
|
|
MATH 126
|
Math 126 or
|
3
|
|
MATH 126E*
|
Math 126E (recommended)
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
15
|
|
Course
|
Description
|
Credits
|
|---|---|---|
|
HMS 105
|
Substance Abuse Counseling Methods
|
3
|
|
HMS 104
|
Small-Group Interaction Techniques
|
3
|
|
HMS 200
|
Ethics in Human Services
|
3
|
|
IS 101
|
Introduction to Information Systems
|
3
|
|
PSY 101
|
General Psychology
|
3
|
|
SEMESTER CREDITS
|
15
|
For More Information Contact
School of Health Sciences & Behavioral Health
775-327-2317
E-mail: hsbh@gbcnv.edu
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming students from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
