Award: Chemical Dependency Counselor, C1 - Houston Community College

2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Apr 01, 2025

The Human Service Technology program is designed for students interested in the broad field of human services. This degree equips students for employment as technicians in a wide range of human service facilities offering services to varied populations.

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Program CIP Code: 51.1501

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions Credits: 2
DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction Credits: 3
DAAC 1417 - Basic Counseling Skills Credits: 4
CMSW 1313 - Assessment and Service Delivery Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

DAAC 1319 - Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Credits: 3
DAAC 1305 - Co-Occurring Disorders Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Program Approved Elective Credits: 3 ¹
XXXX #3## - Program Approved Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

DAAC 2267 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Substance Abuse / Addiction Counseling Credits: 2 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 2

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 26

¹ Program Approved Electives CMSW 1353 , DAAC 1311 , DAAC 2354 .