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Behavioral Health AAS Addiction Recovery (AR) Emphasis

2026-2027

CIP 511599 (BHRE)

The AAS degree in Behavioral Health with an emphasis on Addictions and Addiction Recovery focuses on careers as certified addiction technicians, peer recovery specialists, prevention specialists, or in residential treatment centers. Graduates are prepared to complete the remaining requirements to become Certified Addiction Technicians through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (21 credit hours)
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1
3.0 Credits
MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1
3.0 Credits
PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3
3.0 Credits
PSY 2440 - Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3
3.0 Credits
PSY 2552 - Psychopathology: GT-SS3
3.0 Credits
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3
3.0 Credits
SOC 2018 - Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3
3.0 Credits
Behavioral Health Major Courses (29 credit hours)
COM 2063 - Conflict Resolution
1.0 Credits
SWK 1100 - Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning
3.0 Credits
BEH 1001 - MHCI: Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy
3.0 Credits
BEH 2001 - Mental Health Crisis & Intervention: Advocacy, Intervention & Resilience
3.0 Credits
BEH 2030 - Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills​
3.0 Credits
HPR 1038 - Introduction to Medical Terminology
1.0 Credits
HPR 1000 - Introduction to Health
3.0 Credits
HPR 1008 - Law and Ethics for Health Professions
2.0 Credits
PTE 1010 - Introduction to Behavioral Healthcare and Wellness
3.0 Credits
PTE 1017 - Theoretical Concepts of Psychiatric Care II
2.0 Credits
PTE 1020 - Application of Behavioral Health Care & Wellness
5.0 Credits
Addiction Recovery Emphasis Courses (17 credit hours)
CSL 2059 - Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice
1.0 Credits
CSL 2061 - Case Conceptualization and Documentation
1.0 Credits
CSL 2065 - Culturally Informed Treatment
1.0 Credits
CSL 2068 - Addiction Counseling Skills
1.5 Credits
CSL 2069 - Principles of Addiction Treatment
1.5 Credits
CSL 2046 - Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment
1.0 Credits
CSL 2048 - Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment
1.0 Credits
CSL 2050 - Motivational Interviewing I
1.5 Credits
CSL 2051 - Pharmacology I for Addiction Counselors
1.0 Credits
CSL 2052 - Advanced Pharmacology
1.0 Credits
CSL 2053 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy
1.0 Credits
CSL 2054 - Trauma Informed Care
1.0 Credits
CSL 2055 - Infectious Diseases for Addiction Counselors
1.0 Credits
CSL 2056 - Co-occurring Disorders
1.0 Credits
CSL 2058 - Group Counseling Skills
1.5 Credits
Total: 67 credit hours