- Overview
- Stackables
- Curriculum documents
- Addiction Studies (asc) required courses – from our official academic catalog
- Degree completion checklist (2020-21) • Worksheet to track your progress towards completing this program if you start this year
To plan certificate completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.
This is just one way you might complete the Addiction Studies Certificate Program in 2 semesters over 1 year of full-time study, or 4 semesters over 2 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information download the Addiction Studies program description from our official academic catalog.
Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses
Sample 1 Year Sequence of Courses Fall Spring HSV 107
HSV 115
HSV 168
HSV 172
PSY 101HSV 141
HSV 215
HSV 272
SOC 210Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 HSV 107
PSY 101HSV 141
SOC 210HSV 115
HSV 168
HSV 172HSV 215
HSV 272
What’s next
Work in the addictions field or transfer to the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts/Human Services Option or Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree to prepare to transfer to a Baccalaureate program.

The Addiction Studies program is a certificate that “stacks” into a GCC degree program. Depending on course selection, once you earn this certificate you’re already halfway to earning one of the following degrees:
These certificates are a great way to gain a valuable credential and increase your earning power and career potential, all while building a solid foundation for seamless transfer into one of our associate degree programs. Work closely with your advisor to make sure you choose the right classes to put you on track for an associate degree!
Learn more about our stackable degrees and certificates »