Mental Health Pre-Social Work - Addiction Studies Certificate (MHS.ADS.CA)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will demonstrate appropriate evaluation and assessment.  
  • Students will understand relevant theories and apply to case management skills.  
  • Students will apply group and individual counseling methodologies. 
  • Students will create and adhere to treatment planning standards of care. 

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
MHS 1500  Introduction to Addiction Studies 3
MHS 1510 Assessment, Intervention and Treatment Planning in Addiction 3
MHS 2010 Ethics and Values in Mental Health Practice 3
MHS 2300  Interpersonal Theory and Practice 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  12

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this Certificate of Achievement

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
MHS 1520 Co-Occurring Disorders 3
MHS 1530 Diversity in Addiction 3
MHS 2400 Group Dynamics in Social Work and Mental Health Practice 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  9

Note: To receive the endorsement, students must fulfill the requirements noted for each category and successfully complete at least 21 credits. All coursework used to fulfill requirements must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher in EACH course.

                                                                                                                                                          TOTAL CREDITS 21