Addiction Counseling, AAS

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    The Addiction Counseling program is designed for students interested in careers in addiction counseling. Available to both full- and part-time students, this specialization includes five addictions-specific courses totaling 15 credit-hours. Students pursuing the Addiction Counseling degree are also provided clinical/fieldwork in addictions agencies, allowing students to accumulate a total 270 hours of direct experience working with people with substance use disorders.

    This program is specifically designed to respond to the need for additional substance use counselors. The coursework provides career development opportunities and entry-level skills development in meeting State requirements for the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

    Students study foundational courses needed for such fields as social work, mental health therapy, counseling, social and behavioral sciences, law enforcement, government service, education, and community planning.

Career Options

    • Outpatient mental health and substance use treatment facilities
    • Early intervention/prevention school-based programs
    • Nursing and residential facilities
    • Hospitals and prisons
    • Probation and parole agencies
    • Detox centers and halfway houses

BCCC's Advantage

    • Small class size
    • Field placements
    • Majority of graduates transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or find job placements

Suggested Sequence Of Courses

  • Every degree-seeking student must complete the College’s General Education Requirements in addition to the requirements of his/her academic program. Through the College’s General Education Requirements, students acquire basic knowledge of the disciplines in the areas of arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, English composition, and computer literacy.

    Find out more in the Baltimore City Community College Catalog

Program Brochure

Program Faculty

  • Professor George Andrews
    Liberty Campus, Main Building, Room 253D
    410-462-7743 (office)
    GAndrews@bccc.edu

    Professor Anthony Johnakin
    Liberty Campus, Main Building, Room 253F
    410-462-7748 (office)
    AJohnakin@bccc.edu