Chemical Dependency Counseling Minor
The chemical dependency counseling minor is designed to meet the 270 classroom-hours requirement for the Kentucky Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board for individuals who plan to pursue certification as an alcohol and drug counselor. The courses in the minor are approved by the Kentucky Alcohol and Drug Certification Board.
Admission Requirements
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Chemical Dependency Counseling Minor Requirements
Core Requirements
| SWK 470 | Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| SWK 471 | Alcohol, Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| SWK 472 | Approaches to Chemical Dependency Treatment I | 3 |
| SWK 473 | Approaches to Chemical Dependency Treatment II | 3 |
| SWK 474 | Practicum in Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Electives
Choose six hours from the list of approved chemical dependency electives below:
Health:
Nursing:
Psychology:
Sociology:
Social Work:
| SWK 300 | Criminogenic Family | 3 |
| SWK 301 | Family Violence: An International Perspective | 3 |
| SWK 306 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SWK 315 | Child Welfare Services | 3 |
| SWK 330 | Health Structures and Behavior | 3 |
| SWK 333 | Beginning Helping Skills for Human Service Professionals | 3 |
| SWK 334 | Women and Partner Violence | 3 |
| SWK 335 | Families in Modern Society | 3 |
| SWK 340 | Community Mental Health | 3 |
| SWK 358 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| SWK 360 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| SWK 380 | Social Work Practice in Health Care | 3 |
| SWK 381 | Race, Class, Gender and Crime | 3 |
| SWK 416 | Working with Offenders | 3 |
| SWK 420 | Social Work Administration & Management | 3 |
| SWK 435 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SWK 441 | Issues in Aging | 3 |
| SWK 445 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SWK 458 | Social Work Interview Methods in Child Maltreatment | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 21