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Mar 12, 2026
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College Catalog 2026-27
Behavioral Health, Addictions and Addiction Recovery Emphasis, A.A.S
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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 as part of a care team in inpatient or outpatient residential treatment centers. Graduates are prepared to complete the remaining requirements to become Certified Addiction Technicians through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). This AAS has been designated as transferable to a BAS in Behavioral Health.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate the ability to assess the behavioral health needs of individuals, taking into consideration cultural, social, and environmental factors.
- Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Apply crisis intervention techniques and strategies to support individuals in times of distress.
- Recognize and respect the diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives of individuals and integrate cultural competence into behavioral health practice.
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards in behavioral health.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with industry standards.
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1st Semester
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Class
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Credit hours
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BEH 1001 Mental Health Crisis and Intervention
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3
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PTE 1010 Intro to Behavioral Health
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3
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BEH 2030 Applied Therapeutic Comm Skills
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3
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PSY 2440 Human Growth and Development
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3
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PSY 1001 Intro to Psychology
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3
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BEH 2001 Advanced Communication Skills
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1
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HPR 1038 (online) Intro Medical Terminology
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1
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Total
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17
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2nd Semester
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Class
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Credit hours
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SOC 2018 (online) Sociology of Diversity
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3
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MAT 1260 Intro to Statistics
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3
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SW1100 Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning
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3
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ENG 121 Composition 1
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3
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BEH 2001 Advanced Communication Skills
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3
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SOC 1001 Sociology I
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3
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Total
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18
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3rd Semester
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Class
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Credit hours
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CSL 2046 Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment
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1
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CSL 2051 Pharmacology I for Addiction Counsel
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1
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CSL 2068 Addiction Counseling Skills
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1.5
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CSL 2069 Principles of Addiction
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1.5
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CSL 2061 Case Conceptualization and Doc
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1
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CSL 2065 Culturally Informed Treatment
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1
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CSL 2050 Motivational Interviewing I
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1.5
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CSL 2054 Trauma Informed Care
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1
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CSL 2058 Group Counseling Skills
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1.5
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PSY 2552 Psychopathology
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3
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HPR 1000 Intro to Healthcare
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3
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Total
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17
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4th Semester
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Class
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Credit hours
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PTE 1020 Applied Psychiatric Skills
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5
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HPR 1008 (online) Law and Ethics for HP
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2
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PTE 1017 Theoretical Concepts for Psych Care
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2
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CSL 2055 Infectious Diseases for Addiction Coun
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1
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CSL 2052 Advanced Pharmacology
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1
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CSL 2053 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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1
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CSL 2059 Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice
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1
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CSL 2048 Advanced Case Conceptualization
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1
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CSL 2056 Co-occurring Disorders
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1
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Total
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15
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