The Department of Human Services offers associates degrees in General Human Services and Addictions Counseling. Our program is designed to prepare direct-service workers for employment in public and private agencies. The course of study offers an interdisciplinary combination of both theory and the practical applications of theory, including two internships that serve to expose students to the realities of their chosen field.

Completion of the associate degree or one-year certificate in Addictions Counseling leads to partial fulfillment of the requirements for certification by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).   To enroll in the Addiction Counseling Certificate, a person must hold an Associate’s degree or higher.

The length of time to complete a program of study will vary by student based on the specialty area, number of courses taken per semester, and willingness to take courses in both classroom and distance learning formats.