Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Mental Health/Addiction Studies/Developmental Disabilities, the graduate will be able to:

• Collect data and monitor progress
• Use counseling skills.
• Plan for, lead and process groups.
• Apply conflict resolution and anger management skills.
• Formulate assessments.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and involvement in community advocacy activities.
• Interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Develop and/or implement treatment/service plans.
• Develop and/or implement strategies to meet treatment/service goals.
• Apply service coordination/case management skills.
• Apply computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrate self-assessment skills.
• Describe the philosophy and benefits of community support groups in the recovery process.
• Recognize stages of change and implement appropriate treatment strategies.

In addition to the general outcomes listed above, a graduate in the Addiction Studies track will be able to:

• Identify and demonstrate the 12 Core Functions of a chemical dependency counselor.
• Recognize and identify significant signs and symptoms of chemical dependency using a variety of assessment tools.
• Identifying varying levels of care for chemical dependency treatment and common criteria for appropriate referral.
• Identify relapse dynamics/triggers and utilize a variety of intervention strategies.