Addiction Recovery, A.A.S.
The AAS degree in Behavioral Health with an emphasis on Addictions and Addiction Recovery prepares students for diverse careers in the field. They will be able to pursue work as certified addiction technicians, as well as peer recovery or prevention specialists. Graduates can also seek positions in residential treatment centers. After finishing the program, students are ready to complete the remaining requirements to become Certified Addiction Technicians through the CO Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Degree Requirements: 67 Credits
General Education Requirements: 25 credits
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 2440 | Human Growth and Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 2552 | Abnormal Psychology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 2018 | Sociology of Diversity (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| COM 2063 | Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| SWK 1100 | Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning | 3 |
Addiction Recovery Requirements: 17 credits
| CSL 2046 | Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment | 1 |
| CSL 2048 | Advanced Case Conceptualization | 1 |
| CSL 2050 | Motivational Interviewing I | 1.5 |
| CSL 2051 | Pharmacology I for Addiction Counselors | 1 |
| CSL 2052 | Advanced Pharmacology | 1 |
| CSL 2053 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy | 1 |
| CSL 2054 | Trauma Informed Care | 1 |
| CSL 2055 | Infectious Diseases for Addiction Counselors | 1 |
| CSL 2056 | Co-occurring Disorders | 1 |
| CSL 2058 | Group Counseling Skills | 1.5 |
| CSL 2059 | Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice | 1 |
| CSL 2061 | Case Conceptualization and Documentation | 1 |
| CSL 2065 | Culturally Informed Treatment | 1 |
| CSL 2068 | Addictions Counseling Skills | 1.5 |
| CSL 2069 | Principles of Addiction | 1.5 |
Behavioral Health Core: 25 credits
| HPR 1000 | Introduction to Health | 3 |
| HPR 1008 | Law & Ethics for Health Professionals | 2 |
| HPR 1038 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 1 |
| PTE 1010 | Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness | 3 |
| PTE 1017 | Theoretical Concepts of Psychiatric Care II | 2 |
| PTE 1020 | Application of Behavioral Health Care & Wellness | 5 |
| BEH 1001 | Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Emp | 3 |
| BEH 2001 | Mental Health Crisis & Intervention: Advoc, Interv, & Resil | 3 |
| BEH 2030 | Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills | 3 |