Chemical Dependency Counseling
These programs are designed to prepare graduates to work as chemical dependency counselors. The associate
degree program allows students to enter the job market or transfer to a four-year college or university
and work toward a bachelor's degree in social work or psychology. This program meets the educational
requirements of the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists and the Maryland Addiction
Counselor Certification Board (MACCB). The certificate program is designed to provide students who have
earned a degree in a health or human services counseling field from an accredited college or university
with specialized training in chemical dependency counseling. In order to graduate with an associate
of applied science degree or certificate of proficiency, students must obtain a grade of "C"
or better in all chemical dependency counseling, psychology and sociology courses.
For additional information about the chemical dependency counseling program, contact
Dr. Colleen Dallam, Human Services
Department Head, or go to our
Chemical Dependency Counseling Student Resources web page.
Program Outline
Chemical Dependency Counseling Program Outline