| Chemical Dependency Minor/Certificate
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The Chemical Dependency curriculum
is two pronged: The Chemical Dependency minor is
a 18 credit curriculum designed to enhance a student’s
practice in social work or human services. The minor leads
to knowledge about addictions, but does not include all of
the necessary coursework and internship required for licensure
application.
The Chemical Dependency certificate prepares
students to meet the educational requirements for the Licensed
Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) application in Minnesota.
Curriculum Objectives:
- Prepare students for either enhanced human service or
social work practice (Chemical Dependency minor) or beginning
chemical dependency professional practice (Chemical Dependency
certificate).
- Apply and adhere to Minnesota Statute 4747.1400, Alcohol
and Drug Counselor, Rules of Profession Conduct Code
- Become familiar with and knowledgeable about the 12
core functions of chemical Dependency practice. For Chemical
Dependency certificate students, show evidence of application
of the 12 core functions (at least 10 hours each) in a
two semester, 880 - hour internship.
Students interested in pursuing a Chemical Dependency
minor or certificate should purchase the Chemical Dependency
Manual available in the BSU bookstore and contact:
Dr. Cheryl Byers, MSW, LISW, Director
Social
Work Program, Bemidji State University
Email: cbyers@bemidjistate.edu
Chemical Dependency Minor
| Course Description |
CR |
Prerequisites |
| PSY 1100: Introductory Psychology |
4 |
|
| CHEM 2130: Chemistry of Drugs |
3 |
Offered through Center for Extended Learning |
SOWK 2030: Chemical Dependency Theories
and Assessment * |
3 |
Offered Fall term only |
| SOWK 3330: Chemical Dependency:
Prevention and Intervention * |
3 |
Offered Spring term only
SOWK 2030; PSY 3331 or SOWK 3551 |
| SOWK 3201: Family: Dynamics and
Intervention |
3 |
Offered Fall term only
PSY 1100 for non social work majors; SOWK 2150 for Social Work
majors |
| SOWK 3320: Cultural Diversity and Chemical Dependency * |
2 |
Offered Spring term only
SOWK 2030 or consent of instructor |
| TOTAL |
18 |
|
BSU Chemical Dependency
Certificate: For
LADC
| Course |
Course Name |
CR |
Prerequisites |
| PSY 1100 |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
|
| CHEM 2130 |
Chemical Dependency Theories and Assessments |
3 |
Offered through Center for Extended Learning |
| SOWK 2030 |
Chemical Dependency Theories Assessment |
3 |
Offered Fall term only |
| SOWK 3330 |
Chemical Dependency Prevention and Intervention |
3 |
Offered Spring term only
SOWK 2030; Chemical Dependency Theories and Assessment,
SOWK 2030; PSY 3331 or SOWK 3551 |
SOWK 3551
or
PSY 3331 |
General Practice 1
or
Basic Counseling and Crisis Techniques |
3
or
4 |
PSY 1100: Introduction to Psychology |
SOWK 3552
or
PSY 3337 |
Generalist Practices 2
or
Group Processes |
3 |
SOWK 3551: Generalist Practice 1 |
| SOWK 3201 |
Family: Dynamics and Intervention |
3 |
Offered Fall term only
PSY 1100: Introduction to Psychology |
| SOWK 3320 |
Cultural Diversity and Chemical Dependency |
2 |
Offered Spring term only
SOWK 2030: Chemical Dependency Theories and Assessment
OR instructor approval |
| SOWK 4880 |
Internship Orientation |
1 |
Preparation for internship |
| |
SUBTOTAL |
25-26 |
390 - 405 hours |
| SOWK 4970 |
Internship: Chemical Dependency - 2 semesters |
24 |
880 hour internship |
| |
TOTAL credits and hours |
49-50 |
880 hour internship + classroom
training hours |
As of July 2008 a bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution will be required along with a minimum of 270 hours of classroom training in chemical dependency and an 880-hour internship. As of Fall 2007, unless a student as an AA degree and is completing the 880-hour internship, all students will need to plan for a four year degree along with the educational and internship requirements to be eligible for the LADC.
Degree requirement |
Associate of Arts
(AA) |
Clock hours of
classroom training in chemical dependency |
270 hours |
Practicum/ Internship
hours |
880 hours |
Testing |
Written and oral |
For information re: State of Minnesota Alcohol and Drug
Counselor (LADC) licensure contact:
Samantha Larson, LADC Licensing Coordinator
Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
2829 University Ave, Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 617-2178 (phone)
Website: http://www.bbht.state.mn.us
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