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Pierce College offers three programs of study related to the field of alcoholism and drug abuse, at the Ft. Steilacoom campus:
- Certificate in Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
- Associate in Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
- Associate of Arts w/Certificate in Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
The Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (ALCDA) program is designed to meet the needs of those already working in the field, those preparing to enter and those enrolled or working in programs in counseling, social services, mental health, criminal justice, education and other fields.
Employment opportunities in the field of chemical dependency have expanded in recent years. At least one quarter of supervised field work in an agency that serves chemical dependency clients is required for the certificate and degree programs.
Pierce College's Associate in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the AA with Certificate are transferable to colleges and universities that recognize courses in chemical dependency as an integral part of certain baccalaureate and master's curricula. It is recommended that a student who plans to transfer to a four-year college also fulfill the requirements for the AA degree, as well as make early contact with the school to which he or she intends to transfer.
The Associate in Alcoholism/Drug Abuse is designed to prepare students for these types of entry–level positions:
- Chemical Dependency Intern
- Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Detox Counselor
- Intervention Specialist
- Alcohol/Drug Information School Instructor
- Alcohol/Drug Educator
- Chemical Dependency Youth Specialist
- Drug Court Counselor
- Prevention/Early Intervention Specialist
For More Information Contact:
- Denise Arnold, Program Coordinator
(253) 964-6901
darnold@pierce.ctc.edu - Sandy Croswaite, Program Faculty/Advisor
(253) 964-6774
scroswaite@pierce.ctc.edu - Monty Schottelkorb
(253) 964-6430
mschotte@pierce.ctc.edu - Office of Professional/Technical Education
(253) 964-6645
Alcoholism and other types of drug abuse affect tens of thousands of American families each year and present some of the most complex problems known to human service providers. Persons who seek a better understanding of the effects of chemical dependency on the human body and within the family, modern treatment programs and the nature of abuse will benefit from the program.
