Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Program Code: 10-550-1
For more information: wctc.edu/sud-counseling
Prepare to work with people struggling with substance use disorders by developing skills in counseling, addiction assessment, case management/treatment planning, group facilitation, trauma-informed care and crisis management. Become eligible for Wisconsin licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SAC-IT) and complete all educational hours required for Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) certification.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C General Studies Courses = C- Program GPA = 2.0
Program Outcomes
- Integrate the codes and standards that impact the kitchen and bath environment.
- Integrate industry guidelines that impact the kitchen and bath environment.
- Apply business practices related to the kitchen and bath industry.
- Apply the design process to the kitchen and bath projects.
- Design within the parameters of the built environment.
- Apply fundamentals of design to kitchen and bath projects.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Courses | ||
| 520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| 520-105 | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| 550-200 | Introduction to the SUDC Profession | 3 |
| 550-201 | Understanding Substance Use | 3 |
| 550-202 | Foundations of Case Management | 3 |
| 550-203 | Overview of Mental Health Disorders | 3 |
| 550-204 | Group Facilitation | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 550-101 | ||
| 550-205 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 550-130 | ||
| 550-206 | Intro to Interviewing & Counseling Skills | 3 |
| 550-207 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 550-105 | ||
| 550-208 | SUDC Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 550-120 | ||
| 550-209 | Family Systems | 3 |
| 550-210 | Boundaries & Ethics - Helping Professions | 3 |
| 550-211 | Clinical Experience I | 3 |
| 550-212 | Clinical Experience II | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 520-105 | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| 550-200 | Introduction to the SUDC Profession | 3 |
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| 550-201 | Understanding Substance Use | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 550-202 | Foundations of Case Management | 3 |
| 550-203 | Overview of Mental Health Disorders | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 550-206 | Intro to Interviewing & Counseling Skills | 3 |
| 550-208 | SUDC Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 550-210 | Boundaries & Ethics - Helping Professions | 3 |
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 550-211 | Clinical Experience I This course runs 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 550-204 | Group Facilitation | 3 |
| 550-205 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 550-209 | Family Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 550-212 | Clinical Experience II This course runs 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 550-207 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |