Chemical Dependency
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Our Program
The Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S. program is designed to prepare students to enter the field of alcoholism and substance abuse treatment.
Required courses for the program meet NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) requirements for 350 hours of training for NYS OASAS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
Our program includes Peer Recovery Advocacy and Coaching (HLTH 2900) as a requirement. This is a unique opportunity that allows students to contribute meaningfully to their communities as Certified Peer Recovery Advocates (CPRA) prior to completion of the program.
Employers report strong satisfaction with students in practicum resulting in high employment of graduates.
Careers
| The Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S. program prepares students for career goals including the following: | |||
| Job Title | Degree Needed | Regional/State Job Outlook | Regional/State Median Earnings |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | varies | Very Fav. / Very Fav. | $39,450 / $39,760 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | Bachelor's | Very Fav. / Very Fav. | $50,420 / $51,580 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Master's | Very Fav. / Very Fav. | $65,160 / $76,700 |
Source: https://dol.ny.gov/employment-projections
Our Faculty
Highlighted for this program: Eric Smith
Program Contact
Deborah Beall, ADI Professional Studies beall@corning-cc.edu
Professional Licensure Disclosure: Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified. The Chemical Dependency Counseling AAS Degree program at Corning Community College is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. Through a good faith effort, and for the purpose of complying with the federal regulation, we have determined that the Chemical Dependency Counseling AAS Degree program at Corning Community College meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States: New York State; however, it is important to note that Corning Community College is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States and instead it is incumbent on each individual candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.
For information on reciprocity agreements for licensure, please visit https://oasas.ny.gov/