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Associate of Arts in Alcohol and Drug Studies San Jose City College San Jose City College, USA

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USD 10230

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

San José City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA) and an Associate in Science (AS) degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies. Students planning to transfer should follow the AA degree. The San José City College Chemical Dependency Certificate is a certified CCAPP program and is designed to meet the California Consortium of Addiction Professionals and Programs (CCAPP) requirement of 315 hours of approved Alcohol and Drug training education; and 255 hours of Supervised Practicum. In addition the ADS program meets the requirements of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADE) with the General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Social Programs certificate requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

 

  • Utilize the Twelve Core Functions and Global Criteria in the classroom and Supervised Practicum placements.
  • Analyze and describe the physiological and pharmacological aspects of substance abuse and dependence. This includes how drugs affect different body system, cause side effects, and impacts the community as a whole.
  • Follow a client from the point of program entry to discharge, and complete all treatment planning and case management connected to that case.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to CCAPP and CAADE Ethical standards.
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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    500 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    10230

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     Free

    Application Fee
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    12900 Per year

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