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CDS Program Guide

The associate of technical science (ATS) chemical dependency studies (CDS) degree is offered on both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses. Students should be eligible to take the following courses before beginning their first quarter of CDS classes1:

  • ENGL& 101 - Composition: General
  • MATH 98 - Elementary Algebra
  • CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication

The CDS program is a fall-start program and CDS classes cannot be taken out of order. Please be sure to read course prerequisites before signing up for classes.  

First Year - Fall Quarter   CREDITS
CDS 100 Survey of Chemical Dependency 5
CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication 5
ENGL& 101 Composition: General 5
PEH 180 Personal Wellness 3
  TOTAL 18
     
First Year - Winter Quarter    
CDS 101*** Physiological Action of Alcohol and Other Drugs 5
CDS 110 Cultural Diversity Counseling 4
MATH 098 Elementary Algebra or higher 5
PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5
  TOTAL 15
     
First Year - Spring Quarter    
CDS 106 Case Management of Chemical Dependency Client 5
CDS 140 Chemical Dependency Relapse Prevention 2
CDS 150 Counseling the Addicted Adolescent 3
PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology 5
  TOTAL 15
     
Second Year - Fall Quarter    
CDS 204 Group Process in CD Treatment 4
CDS 205 Chemical Dependency and the Family 4
CDS 295 Field Experience in CD 1
MA 113 HIV/AIDS Education 1
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology 5
  TOTAL 15
     
Second Year - Winter Quarter    
BCT 116 Professional Work Relations 3
CDS 207 Law and Ethics in CD Counseling 5
CDS 295 Field Experience in CD 2
PEH (Activity)* Activity 1
Elective**   5
  TOTAL 16
     
Second Year - Spring Quarter    
CDS 210 Community Prevention 3
CDS 202 Counseling Theory and Techniques 5
CDS 295 Field Experience in CD 2
HLTH 051 First Aid & CPR 1
  TOTAL 11
  TOTAL CREDITS FOR PROGRAM 94

*Any physical education activity course numbered 101-162 or 226-262 will satisfy this requirement.

2 These are suggested electives. Talk to Beverly Warman (bwarman@wvc.edu or 509.682.6676) for more options:

  • SOC& 201 - Social Problems
  • SOC 110 - Introduction to Social Work
  • SOC 225 - Sociology of Family
  • SOC 151 - Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups
  • BCT 105 - Computer Applications
  • SDS 101 - Study Skills

***This course is a general elective and may be taken by any WVC student.

Content delivery between campuses may include instructions via interactive television (ITV).