LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sylvia Scott-Hayes, President
Kelly G. Candaele, Vice President
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Warren T. Furutani
Georgia L. Mercer
Nancy Pearlman
Angela J. Reddock
Eva Jackson, Student Trustee

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Marshall Drummond, Chancellor
Adriana Barrera, Senior Vice Chancellor
Larry H. Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development
Camille A. Goulet, General Counsel
Jeanette Gordon, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III, Interim President
Leige Henderson, College Vice President
Jose Robledo, College Vice President
Dr. Mary Gallagher, College Vice President
Dr. Patrick Jefferson, Dean, T.R.I.O. Programs
Marilyn Moy, Dean
Natural Science, Physical Education, Counseling, Admissions, Financial Aid
Phyllis Norwood, Dean, Student Success & Retention
Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson, Dean
Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Library, Community Services, E-Learning
Dan Walden, Dean, Math, English, Matriculation
Elmer Bugg, Dean, Workforce Development

PROGRAM FACULTY
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Dr. Susan Haynes
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 The program is designed to provide academic
preparation and field experience for
individuals employed or preparing for
employment in public and private agencies that
serve clients with alcohol and drug problems.
Students who successfully complete the
Chemical Dependency Counselor Program of
study will be able to:
*Demonstrate understanding of the day-to-day
professional activities in a public/private
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working with the chemically dependent
population as well as with families and
employers of chemically dependent individuals
*Transfer to four-year colleges to obtain
degrees in the helping professions such as
psychology, counseling, chemical dependency
counseling, and social work
*Be employed as counselors in substance
abuse facilities
The Chemical Dependency Counselor Certificate Program
requires students to take courses under four major categories:
behavioral, drug/alcohol, skills attainment, and fieldwork.
Completion of all required courses and Psychology 14 or 41 with
a grade of “C” or better is required for the certificate.Upon
receipt of this certificate, students also become eligible to opt for
the prestigious State of California Certificate from the California
Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE).
PSYCH 1 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 units
PSYCH 2 - General Psychology II - 3 units
PSYCH 37 - Family Systems - 3 units
PSYCH 43 - Principles of Group Dynamics - 3 units
PSYCH 63 - Prevention and Education - 3 units
PSYCH 64 - Introduction to Drugs/Alcohol Abuse - 3 units
PSYCH 65 - Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery - 3 units
PSYCH 67 - Counseling Techniques (Chemically Addicted) - 3 units
PSYCH 81 - Fieldwork I - 3 units
PSYCH 82 - Fieldwork II - 3 units
One course from the following:
PSYCH 14 - Abnormal Psychology - 3 units
PSYCH 41 - Life Span Psychology - 3 units
Total Units - 33
All courses are at least CSU transferable. All students are strongly
encouraged to complete the AA/AS degree. Tutoring and many study
skills (effective writing, note taking, research, etc.) are readily
available in the LASC Learning Center. All students have access to
the Behavioral Sciences Computer Lab.

Los Angeles Southwest College is proud that the Chemical Dependency Counselor
Certificate Program has been commended by the State Chancellor’s Office, is
accredited by and a member of the CAADE, received an Excellence in Workforce
Award, and was awarded First Place for Outstanding Innovative Program.