Chemical Dependency Major

The associate of applied science degree in human and social services - chemical dependency is designed for those interested in counseling individuals, groups and families affected by alcohol or other drug dependency.  According to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 75 percent of the clients served by social workers have substance abuse/dependency disorders, but only three percent of the social workers have certifications/licensure to work with this population.

This associate degree provides students entering the field of alcohol and drug treatment with knowledge of theory and practice used to effectively treat persons with substance abuse and dependency disorders. 

Students graduating in this program will be provided the knowledge to take the licensure examination for chemical dependency counselors with a two-year associate degree. 

What Stark State can do with these majors:

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant  - outpatient treatment
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant - detoxification setting
• Case Manager - residential or outpatient chemical dependency setting
• Social Work Assistant - residential treatment facility
• Chemical Dependency Counselor II – with licensure and prior work experience