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ADDICTION STUDIES
Associate in Arts (AA)
Addiction counselors work in a variety of settings to educate and treat individuals and families experiencing substance abuse. Counselors in North Dakota must have a nine month internship in addition to a bachelor’s degree. This addiction studies curriculum provides general education courses needed for students when they transfer to another institution to complete a degree in various areas such as addiction studies, chemical use/abuse awareness, or addiction counselor training.
Degree Requirements:
16 credits completed in residence
2.00 (C) grade point average
62 total credits
General Education Requirements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Credits
1. College Composition (ENGL 110 and 120 or 125) .......................................................... 6
2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) ............................................................ 3
3. Humanities and Social Science ................................................................................... 18
Minimum humanities credits – 6
Minimum social science credits – 6
4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science .................................................................... 9
Minimum mathematics credits – 2
Minimum science credits (at least 1 lab science) – 4
Minimum computer science credits – 2
5. Wellness ................................................................................................................... 2
Suggested Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Credits
BIOL 111 Concepts of Biology L/L............................................... 4
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BIOL 115 Human Structure & Function .......................................... 3
BIOL 115L Human Structure & Function Lab................................... 1
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics ...................................... 3
ENGL 120 College Composition II .................................................. 3
ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing ................................ 3
MATH 210 Elementary Statistics ................................................... 3
POLS 115 American Government ................................................... 3
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ............................................ 3
PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology ............................................ 3
PSYC 270 Abnormal Psychology ................................................... 3
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology .................................................. 3
SOC 115 Social Problems .............................................................. 3
SOC 220 Family ............................................................................ 3
History Course ............................................................................... 3
Literature Course ............................................................................ 3
The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific baccalaureate degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.
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