This program prepares students to counsel individuals and families with substance use disorders as a substance use disorder professional in Washington state. Courses are designed to meet the topics specific to alcohol- and drug-addicted individuals required by the Washington administrative code (246-811-030).

Quarter 1 (12 credits)

ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
HLTH 131 Survey of addiction (4 credits)
HLTH 132 Law, ethics & professional development (3 credits)

Career exploration:

• Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals.
• Attend an information session about the SUDP program.

Action items:

• Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
• Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
• Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

HLTH 129 Physiology & pharmacology of psychoactive drugs (5 credits)
HLTH 134 Counseling techniques (5 credits)
PSYC& 100 General psychology (5 credits)

Quarter 3 (14 credits)

HLTH 140 Counseling diverse populations (4 credits)
HLTH 234 Group facilitation (5 credits)
HLTH 235 Case management I (5 credits)

Quarter 4 (14 credits)

HLTH 232 Treatment theories (4 credits)
HLTH 236 Case management II (5 credits)
PSYC& 200 Lifespan psychology (5 credits)

Quarter 5 (14 credits)

HLTH 237 Co-occurring behavioral health disorders (4 credits)
MATH& 107 Math in society (5 credits)
or MATH& 146 Introduction to statistics (5 credits)
or any Math 100 or above that meets the computation requirement for an AAS degree

Elective: any course numbered 100 or above (5 credits)
Recommended subjects: PSYC, SOC, CMST, HLTH, or HUMDV.  Talk with your advisor about choosing a course that aligns with your goals, especially if you plan to apply to WCC's applied bachelor's degree in social work.

Action items:

• Apply for your SUDP trainee license with the Department of Health.

Quarter 6 (16 credits)

HLTH 133 Family systems/adolescent treatment (4 credits)
HLTH 239 SUDP pre-practicum (2 credits)
PSYC& 220 Abnormal psychology (5 credits)

Elective: any course numbered 100 or above (5 credits)
Recommended subjects: PSYC, SOC, CMST, HLTH, or HUMDV.  Talk with your advisor about choosing a course that aligns with your goals, especially if you plan to apply to WCC's applied bachelor's degree in social work.

Career exploration:

• Research the mission statements of agencies you might want to work for.

Action items:

• Apply to graduate.
• Attend the spring job fair.

Quarter 7 (5 credits)

HLTH 238 Substance use disorder professional practicum (4 credits)
HLTH 240 Practicum seminar (1 credit)

This program prepares students to counsel individuals and families with substance use disorders as a substance use disorder professional in Washington state. Courses are designed to meet the topics specific to alcohol and drug addicted individuals required by the Washington administrative code (246-811-030). This certificate is for students with a prior degree (associate, bachelor, or master).

Quarter 1 (12 credits)

HLTH 131 Survey of addiction (4 credits)
HLTH 132 Law, ethics & professional development (3 credits)
PSYC& 200 Lifespan psychology (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals.
• Attend an information session about the SUDP program.

Action items:

• Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
• Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
• Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

HLTH 129 Physiology & pharmacology of psychoactive drugs (5 credits)
HLTH 134 Counseling techniques (5 credits)
PSYC& 220 Abnormal psychology (5 credits)

Quarter 3 (14 credits)

HLTH 140 Counseling diverse populations (4 credits)
HLTH 234 Group facilitation (5 credits)
HLTH 235 Case management I (5 credits)

Action items:

• Apply for your SUDP trainee license with the Department of Health.

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

HLTH 133 Family systems/adolescent treatment (4 credits)
HLTH 232 Treatment theories (4 credits)
HLTH 236 Case management II (5 credits)
HLTH 239 SUDP pre-practicum (2 credits)

Action items:

• Apply to graduate.

Quarter 5 (14 credits)

HLTH 237 Co-occurring behavioral health disorders (4 credits)
HLTH 238 Substance use disorder professional practicum (4 credits)
HLTH 240 Practicum seminar (1 credit)

Action items:

• Prepare for the national exam.

An alternative training program as a substance use disorder professional for those currently holding licensure in Washington state as an advanced practice nurse practitioner, a marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker, psychologist, osteopathic physician, osteopathic physician assistant, physician, or physician assistant.

Fall quarter (5 credits)

HLTH 280 Survey of addiction - alternative training (3 credits)
HLTH 281 Law & ethics for addiction counseling alt (2 credits)

Winter quarter (5 credits)

HLTH 282 Pharmacological & physiological drug actions (3 credits)
HLTH 283 Family systems/adolescent treatment addition (2 credits)

Spring quarter (5 credits)

HLTH 284 American society of addiction medicine alt (3 credits)
HLTH 285 Addiction treatment: individual & group alt (2 credits)