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

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 knowledge and application of individual counseling skills.
  • Students will demonstrate their knowledge and skills in group design, dynamics and facilitation.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of group facilitation in a Social Work setting.

Program Plan 2023-2024

Full Time - Fall Start

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

Year 1 - Fall

Courses
MHS1500  Introduction to Addiction Studies 3
MHS1510 Assessment, Intervention and Treatment Planning in Addiction                                                                 3
MHS2010 Ethics and Values in Mental Health Practice 3
MHS2300  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
MHS1520 Co-Occurring Disorders 3
MHS1530 Diversity in Addiction 3
MHS2400 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 21