Ivy Tech Community College; Changing Lives
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Substance Abuse
With a concentration in substance abuse, you may find a job in substance abuse centers (residential, detox, hospitals) as counselors or counselors-in-training.
GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Mathematics Elective 3
    Introduction to Psychology 3
    Introduction to Sociology 3
    Introductory Biology 3
    or  
    Physical Science 3
    Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    or  
    Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 26 CREDITS
    Introduction to Microcomputers 3
    Introduction to Human Services 3
    Helping Relationship Techniques 3
    Interviewing and Assessment 3
    Internship I 4
    Internship II 4
    Behavior Modification-Choice Theory 3
    Group Process and Skills 3
CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS
    Problems of Substance Abuse in Society 3
    Treatment Models of Substance Abuse 3
    Counseling Issues in Substance Abuse 3
    Issues of Substance Abuse in Family Systems 3
REGIONALLY DETERMINED --  (Limit = 6)
TOTAL CREDITS 63
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"I loved attending and graduating from a community college, and I have great respect for Ivy Tech. My resume is more eye-catching and Human Services has proven to be an all-encompassing field where the work is plentiful."

Bridget Edwards

Human Services, ‘06

Project Leader, Americorps

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