Addiction Studies

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Addiction Studies technical diploma allows you to specialize in the knowledge, skills and competencies essential to the field of addiction and recovery. The diploma is a sequence of courses within the Human Services Associate Degree Program.

This course sequence is approved by the Department of Safety and Professional Services in the State of Wisconsin to fulfill the 360 educational hour requirement necessary for licensure as a substance abuse counselor (SAC) or clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC). During the program you will be able to apply for SAC-IT (substance abuse counselor in training) certification.

The Addiction Studies courses introduce you to concepts in the field of substance use disorders and addiction counseling. It also emphasizes areas required by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

You will explore areas of assessment, case management, counseling, education and professional responsibility. You will also develop and apply the skills necessary to work in a variety of agency settings offering treatment and recovery services.

Completion of the Addiction Studies Technical Diploma prepares you to provide evidence-based, ethical and culturally competent treatment and recovery services to diverse populations.

Program Details:

Students in the Addiction Studies program can attend full or part-time.

Addiction studies classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - South (starting Fall 2019)

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
   
• Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started on the admission process.
   
• Visit Us to learn more about the Madison College experience, including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

First Semester

Interviewing

10-520-117

3 credits

Issues in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse

10-520-135

3 credits

Orientation to Human Services Populations

10-520-106

3 credits

Second Semester

Introduction to Community Mental Health

10-520-141

3 credits

Psychopharmacology

10-520-142

3 credits

Counseling Alcoholics and Other Drug Abusers

10-520-136

3 credits

Group Work Skills

10-520-116

3 credits

Human Services Counseling Skills

10-520-157

3 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Addiction Studies program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

• Develop and maintain supportive, strengths-based helping relationships that foster growth and problem solving for clients seeking recovery services.
• Apply skills to the development of individualized care, treatment plans and interventions in individual, family and community settings.
• Demonstrate advocacy and professional and ethical standards.
• Provide services in a culturally competent manner.
• Develop respectful relationships with staff, clients, families and communities.
• Demonstrate effective oral communication with staff, clients and families.
• Communicate clearly in written reports and maintain clinical records per agency and state requirements.
• Demonstrate case management, referral and community educational skills in areas such as prevention, treatment and recovery information.
• Demonstrate assessment and treatment knowledge, skills and strategies for people with addiction and mental health issues.

Careers

Careers

Completion of the technical diploma offers students the opportunity to apply for licensure in the State of Wisconsin as a substance abuse counselor (SAC) or clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC). Diploma graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of addiction and recovery including:

• Case Manager
• Intake Worker
• Residential Treatment Attendant

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