Chemical Dependency Counseling

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Sample Schedules

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. Consult with your advisor when planning your schedule.

Fall Start

First Semester — Fall (15 Credit Hours)

  • CDC 102 Concepts of Chemical Dependency (3)
  • COM 100 Human Communication (3)
  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • HUS 150 Interviewing and Counseling (3)
  • PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Second Semester — Spring (15 Credit Hours)

  • CDC 103 Issues in Chemical Dependency (3)
  • CDC 115 Issues in Ethics for Chemical Dependency Counselors (3)
  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • General Elective (3)

Third Semester — Fall (17 Credit Hours)

  • CDC 200 Addiction Counseling (3)
  • CDC 210 Field Experience Practicum I (4)
  • CSC 100 Computing in the Information Age OR CSC 105 Core Word, Excel, PowerPoint OR CSC 134 Core Word, CSC 135 Core Excel, and CSC 136 PowerPoint (3)
  • PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics or Natural Science* (4)

Fourth Semester — Spring (17 Credit Hours)

  • CDC 211 Field Experience Practicum II (4)
  • History (HIS) or Political Science (POL) Elective (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in World (Foreign) Language (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics or Natural Science* (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics or Natural Science* (3)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Spring Start

First Semester — Spring (15 Credit Hours)

  • CDC 102 Concepts of Chemical Dependency (3)
  • CDC 103 Issues in Chemical Dependency (3)
  • CDC 115 Issues in Ethics for Chemical Dependency Counselors (3)
  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • HUS 150 Interviewing and Counseling (3)

Second Semester — Fall (17 Credit Hours)

  • CDC 200 Addiction Counseling (3)
  • CDC 210 Field Experience Practicum I (4)
  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3)

Third Semester — Spring (17 Credit Hours)

  • CDC 211 Field Experience Practicum II (4)
  • COM 100 Human Communication (3)
  • CSC 100 Computing in the Information Age OR CSC 105 Core Word, Excel, PowerPoint OR CSC 134 Core Word, CSC 135 Core Excel, and CSC 136 PowerPoint (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics or Natural Science* (4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics or Natural Science* (3)

Fourth Semester — Fall (16 Credit Hours)

  • History (HIS) or Political Science (POL) Elective (3)
  • PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in World (Foreign) Language (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics or Natural Science* (3)
  • General Elective (3)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

* Students are required to take at least one course from each category, Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Schedule Updated: March 12, 2024