Program Overview
The Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Associate in Science program provides students with a comprehensive academic foundation and extensive field placement experience essential for launching a career in addiction counseling and human services. Graduates are equipped to work in diverse settings, including addiction treatment centers, mental health programs, hospitals, prevention initiatives, and various social service agencies. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices, ethical counseling techniques, and a deep understanding of the bio-psychosocial aspects of addiction, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders.
Embark on a rewarding career path that fosters recovery and positive change in the lives of others.
Program Highlights
- The program is recognized by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), fulfilling educational requirements for individuals pursuing licensure in substance addiction counseling (LADC & CADC).
- Students engage in multiple field placements, gaining practical experience in real-world settings such as addiction treatment centers, mental health programs, and community agencies.
- Courses cover a range of topics including individual and group counseling techniques, pharmacology, and the sociological aspects of addiction.
- The program offers courses remotely, as well as during the day, and is available at the Lynn campus, accommodating diverse student schedules.
- Graduates have the option to seamlessly transfer to four-year institutions to pursue bachelor's degrees in related fields, with established agreements facilitating the process.
Program Details
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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation and extensive field placement experience to launch your career in addiction counseling and human services. Courses include:
- Addiction and Society
- Group Counseling for Addiction
- Pharmacology for Human Services
- Field Placement Seminar in Drug & Alcohol Rehab
- Information Technology and Its Applications.
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Graduates of the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation program are prepared to hold positions in addiction treatment centers, mental health programs, hospitals, prevention initiatives, and various social service agencies. Potential roles include:
- Case Manager
- Recovery Counselor
- Recovery Navigator
- Prevention Specialist
Students interested in continuing their education can apply credits from this associate degree toward bachelor's programs in addiction counseling and human services. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly. NSCC has established transfer agreements with several four-year institutions, including:
- Springfield College
- Endicott College
- New England Institute of Technology
- St. Joseph's College of Maine
Steven M. Chisholm, MA
Faculty/Program Coordinator
NSCC Drug & Alcohol Programs
Scott Barry, MS
Graduate & Youth Trauma Specialist
Robert Champagne, MS
Criminal Justice & Addiction Policy Specialist
Denise M. Croken, NP-C, CARN-AP
Nurse Practitioner & Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist
Jennifer Faretra, LICSW, LADC1
Addiction Services & Program Management Specialist
Brent Munson, Ed.D., LMFT
Faculty/Program Coordinator, NSCC Human Services
Michelle Simons, MSm LADC1, CADC, RCP-F
Recovery Coaching & Prevention Specialist
Cynthia Wigfall, M.Ed., CADAC
Clinical Supervision Specialist
Please note the data above reflects a degree in the listed program
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Accreditation
9I果冻制作厂 is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services Approved Education Provider
NSCC鈥檚 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Associate Degree program is a Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services Approved Education Provider.