Lake Tahoe Community College

Addiction Studies

The Addiction Studies degree at Lake Tahoe Community College is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in alcohol and drug treatment programs, and provide continuing education for working health care and human services professionals. The curriculum provides a broad base of knowledge regarding approaches to drug education and prevention, treatment issues, counseling skills, ethical issues, and practical knowledge about drugs and their effects. Students will gain basic competencies in counseling, case management, record keeping, and treatment planning. The Addiction Studies program includes core courses in psychology, sociology, and counseling in order to provide a broad understanding of the roots of addiction. When combined with nine units of field experience, this program meets the education requirements established by the California Consortium for Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP).