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Understanding the effects of alcohol and drug use is important in order to help others. In addition, the issues in this field are constantly changing due to:

  • 对原因有新的、有用的见解
  • 创新的治疗方法
  • Services to diverse populations with special needs
  • 社会变化的影响

The 酒精和药物滥用研究 Program was developed as a foundation for students who intend to transfer into social work, human services or alcohol/substance abuse majors at four-year schools. prepare结合了对以下内容的研究:

  • Liberal arts course work to build general education knowledge
  • Effects of substance use on the individual, families, and society
  • Impact of environmental and social factors on substance use
  • 药物使用的多种原因
  • 治疗方式的多样性

为什么GCC?

除了你的课程作业, you will gain experience from two field placement courses require in this program. This is a valuable opportunity to observe professionals in order to eventually apply their knowledge and skills into your work.

Graduating with an Associate degree may qualify you as an aid in various programs. A Credentialed Alcohol and 药物滥用 Counselor (CASAC) certification, granted by the NYS Office of Alcohol and 药物滥用 Services (OASAS) will also improve your potential for employment.

The 酒精和药物滥用研究 Program at GCC is consistent with established standards f或者一个lcohol and 药物滥用 Counselor Education and Training by the OASAS.

学位类型

理学副学士(AS)

AS项目学习成果(PLO)

  1. 运用批判性思维技能解决问题, 的情况下, or problems associated with alcohol and substance abuse.
  2. Explain the basic theories associated with the study of alcohol and substance abuse.
  3. Utilize specific interpersonal competencies necessary for effective helping.
  4. Apply discipline specific communication skills in various forms as required.
  5. Describe principles of diversity and inclusion and discuss appropriate techniques for working with diverse populations.
  6. Apply ethical standards associated with alcohol and substance abuse as determined by the Office of Alcoholism and 药物滥用 Services (OASAS).
  7. Identify and describe the basic techniques for assisting individuals affected by alcohol or substance abuse.
  8. Discuss the various effects (physical, psychological, emotional, etc.) that addictive substances have on users of those substances.
  9. Explain how dependence on addictive substances develops.
  10. Apply the diagnostic criteria set out in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet f或者一个S [PDF]

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职业前景

Addiction counselors and social workers provide significant input into the recovery and rehabilitation of clients. You will be a vital part of a team assisting clients in assessing, coping and developing action plans toward their recovery.

  • After getting your GCC degree, some occupations you may consider are:
  • 社区卫生工作者
  • 咨询心理学家
  • 辅导员
  • 健康教育工作者
  • 保健社工
  • 婚姻及家庭治疗师
  • Mental 健康 and 药物滥用 Social Workers
  • 心理健康顾问
  • 精神的助手
  • 精神科技术人员
  • 药物滥用 and Behavioral Disorder 辅导员

转移的机会

Starting at GCC saves many students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition. 以A开头.S. 或者一个.A. degree you will be able to seamlessly transfer within the SUNY network of 64 college and universities as well as to many 4-year private institutions. GCC的.S. 和一个.A. programs were developed as part of the SUNY seamless transfer initiative allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree as a freshman and a sophomore at a community college, then seamlessly transfer to a SUNY four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please reference the SUNY Transfer Pathways for degree programs to learn about any campus specific requirements. 访问 the SUNY Core 当然仪 to plan out the courses you should complete to transfer to a 4-year SUNY School.

If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year private institution you should work with our 传输服务 office to learn about possible articulation agreements and pathways that exist for many or our degree programs. 一些GCC A.A.S. 项目也有转学的机会.

To learn more about these opportunities and agreements contact the 接送服务办事处, we are more than happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have on building your own personalized transfer plan.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Canisius大学*
  • 德门大学
  • 希耳伯特学院
  • 罗伯茨卫斯理
  • 尼亚加拉大学
  • St. 约翰费希尔学院
  • 艾尔弗雷德州立大学的纽约州立大学
  • 纽约州立大学布洛克波特分校
  • 纽约州立大学布法罗分校*
  • 纽约州立大学广州分校*
  • 布法罗大学

*GCC has current transfer agreements with the above noted institutions.