Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Frederick Community College Proposal | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) | Addictions Counseling | | 3/31/2019 | Approved | 4/24/2019 |
Addictions Counseling Program Description |
Frederick Community College is proposing an AAS in Addictions Counseling as an extension to its area of concentration within the AA in Social Science. This new AAS degree is specifically designed for students to allow for an internship and required coursework necessary for graduates to apply to the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to become a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD). <br> <br>The proposed Associate of Applied Science in Addictions Counseling prepares students who are seeking specific knowledge in substance abuse counseling to work with clients in a broad range of treatment settings. Basic counseling and interviewing skills, assessment and diagnosis of substance use and other mental disorders, treatment delivery, ethical practice, and field experience are emphasized. <br> |