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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5221
Effective Term: 2021 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 16
CIP Code: 51.1501

Instructional Council: Counseling (23)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this pathway, students may pursue a career as:
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants

Upon completion of a bachelor`s or graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Substance Use Prevention and Interventions program is designed to prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become a substance misuse or addiction prevention specialist, as well as provide continuing education to current professionals. Courses in this Certificate of Completion focus on the skills and disciplinary knowledge necessary for the supervision and implementation of prevention strategies and policies in diverse settings. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders is also available.



Required Courses
ASD148 Introduction to the Science of Prevention 1
ASD149 Physiology and Pharmacology for Prevention 1
ASD151 Prevention Interventions and Policies 1
ASD152 Family-Based Prevention Interventions 1
ASD153 School-Based Prevention Interventions 1
ASD154 Workplace-Based Prevention Interventions 1
ASD155 Environment-Based Prevention Interventions 1
ASD156 Media-Based Prevention Interventions 1
ASD157 Community-Based Prevention Implementation Systems 1
ASD158 Gambling Disorders Prevention 1
ASD159 Adolescent Substance Use Prevention 1
ASD160 Behavioral Addictions Prevention 1
 Credits: 12

Learning Outcomes
1. Measure the effectiveness of prevention interventions in order to improve outcomes. (ASD148, ASD149, ASD151, ASD152, ASD153, ASD154, ASD155, ASD156, ASD157, ASD158, ASD159, ASD160)
2. Select appropriate research-based prevention interventions for diverse populations and environments. (ASD148, ASD149, ASD151, ASD152, ASD153, ASD154, ASD155, ASD156, ASD157, ASD158, ASD159, ASD160, ASD285++)
3. Identify appropriate evidence-based interventions at the community and policy level. (ASD148, ASD149, ASD151, ASD152, ASD153, ASD154, ASD155, ASD156, ASD157, ASD158, ASD159, ASD160, ASD285++)
4. Evaluate appropriate media prevention efforts for diverse populations. (ASD148, ASD149, ASD151, ASD152, ASD153, ASD154, ASD155, ASD156, ASD157, ASD158, ASD159, ASD160, ASD285++)
5. Explain the science behind community-based prevention strategies. (ASD148, ASD149, ASD151, ASD152, ASD153, ASD154, ASD155, ASD156, ASD157, ASD158, ASD159, ASD160, ASD285++)
6. Evaluate evidence-based prevention intervention strategies and applications using a scientific approach. (ASD148, ASD149, ASD158, ASD159, ASD160, ASD285++)
7. Analyze the physiology and pharmacology of psychoactive substances and their effects. (ASD148, ASD149, ASD159)
8. Analyze the impact of diverse environments such as families, schools, and workplaces on the prevention of substance misuse or addiction. (ASD148, ASD152, ASD153, ASD154, ASD155, ASD156, ASD157, ASD158, ASD159, ASD160, ASD285++)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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