2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling
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| Margaret Wade, Dean |
125 AHSF |
685-4615 |
| Jacqueline January, Division Clerk |
124 AHSF |
685-4612 |
| Brenda Smith, Division Secretary |
124 AHSF |
685-6413 |
| Chesly Herd, Program Director |
175 AHSF |
685-4729 |
Midland College offers an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (ADAC) program of study covering the 12 core functions of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. The certificate program offers courses necessary to qualify as a Counselor Intern with the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Associate of Applied Science Degree program offers a course of study in ADAC along with basic courses that would be applicable to a career in alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Refer to Department of Health website for licensure requirements www.dshs.state.tx.us.
The function of the alcohol and drug abuse counselor includes assisting the client to recognize substance abuse, providing insight and motivation, providing positive reinforcement, professional guidance, and assistance, and providing support in order to develop or maintain a responsible and functional lifestyle. The degree and certificate in this field offered by Midland College and the courses needed to achieve these credentials are presented in the following sections. Students interested in this program should contact the Program Director or Division office to obtain additional information and get a degree or certificate plan. Exceptions to prerequisites require the approval of the Program Director.
Note: To enroll in DAAC 2166 , DAAC 2167 , and DAAC 2271 , no more than six semester credit hours of DAAC classes may be taken from a college other than Midland College without permission of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Program Director.
The sequence of courses in the program below should be followed when possible.
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