Criminal Justice Technology, Chemical Dependency Counseling Specialization, AAS

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This program is based in San Angelo. This program is designed for students who are primarily interested in a career as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). This program has been developed within the guidelines of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The capstone course, DAAC 2364, will be completed at a community corrections facility (CCF) of the Concho Valley Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) or with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley (ADACCV). CSCD requires background investigations, and criminal histories may precluded students from interning with them.

First Semester

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 semester hours
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices 3 semester hours
DAAC 1319 - Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 3 semester hours
DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction 3 semester hours
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I 3 semester hours OR
BCIS / COSC Elective - Computer Science Elective 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Second Semester

DAAC 1311 - Counseling Theories 3 semester hours
DAAC 2307 - Addicted Family Intervention 3 semester hours
CJSA 1351 - Use of Force 3 semester hours OR
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System 3 semester hours
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 semester hours
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Third Semester

CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections 3 semester hours
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices 3 semester hours
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 semester hours
DAAC 2364 - Practicum - Substance Abuse / Addiction Counseling 3 semester hours ^{1, 2}
CJCR 2325 - Legal Aspects of Corrections 3 semester hours OR
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Fourth Semester

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 semester hours
Math OR Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Choose from Core Curriculum 3 semester hours
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment 3 semester hours
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 semester hours OR
CJSA 1348 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 semester hours
Humanities OR Creative Arts - Choose from Core Curriculum 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Total Hours in AAS Degree: 60

¹ Capstone course
² Must be approved by program / division director.