Social Services-Addiction Studies

Dr Celeste McGill

Program Coordinator

Kennedy-King College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and certifications in Social Services-Addictions Studies.

The Social Services-Addiction Studies Program focuses on Social Work – Addiction Studies philosophy, knowledge-based, and practicum field instruction experiences. The progra​​m offers an opportunity for students to major in a generalist practice-oriented sequence which is directly related to the delivery of social services – mental health from a global perspective.  The major objectives of the Social Services-Addiction Studies Program are to prepare students to function as generalist social work – mental health practitioners, to begin a career in social welfare services advocating social justice for all.                

Specifically, the Advanced Social Services/Addiction Studies curriculum is designed to address the advancement in industry standards, which requires social workers to demonstrate the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance of chemical dependency and mental disorders (COPD I / COPD II… formerly MISA) in a dual capacity.                 

The target audience for the proposed program is intended for individuals seeking entry-level employment for advancement as well as cross-training opportunities for existing employees, as well as for individuals looking to increase their skill set through specialized education and training.  Social Services – Addiction Studies practitioners find employment in both medical and non-medical environments.  Some facilities include detoxification centers, rehabilitation programs, community mental health centers, family service centers, halfway houses, therapeutic communities, hospitals, clinical services, nursing homes, home health, hospice care, business settings, or related industry.           

The Mental Health Practicum Application​ for the fall semester is due the third week of October; the Mental Health Practicum Application​ for the spring semester is due the third week in March. There is a mandatory orientation for students entering into the practicum. Orientations take place in the fall and spring semesters: the third Friday in November during the fall semester and the third Friday in April during the spring semester.  Please review the ​​Documentation Requirements for Addictions Studies/Social Service Programs.        

​Upon completion of the program students   would be eligible to complete the Illinois CADC examination through advance standing status, which waives the 2 years paid work experience hours prior to examination.   In addition, students would be awarded the Illinois 40 Domestic Violence certification (completion of a practicum at an approved Illinois Domestic Violence Organization) and a Basic Anger Management /Conflict Resolution Certification which meets the minimum Illinois standard for offering Anger Management /Conflict Resolution services.                  

 **Please Note Financial Aid Restrictions                  

Pathways:                   

 

  1. Social Services-Addiction Studies AAS Degree (Mental Health 229 & Social Services 229 Practicums are covered under financial aid)
  2. Addiction Studies AAS (Mental Health 229 Practicum only covered under financial aid)
  3. Addiction Studies Basic Certificate (Mental Health 229 Practicum only covered under financial aid)
  4. Addiction Studies Advanced Certificate (Mental Health 229 Practicum only covered under financial aid)​

 

Addiction Studies -Social Services Mandatory Orientation Meeting
 
The purpose of the orientation is to provide students who have completed all required Mental Health and Social Services prerequisites  courses with an  overview of the Mental Health 229 and Social Services 229 Practicum.  
Date : Saturday November 16, 2024 @ 10: 00 am – 11: 30 am
 
Location: Kennedy-King College Room Y-119 In person. No Virtual Option
Contact :  Dr. McGill Addiction Studies – Social Services Coordinator Cmcgill@ccc.edu   
Practicum Applications are  available in in Y – 131 Front desk and must be turned in in person . No email applications will be accepted.
Practicum Application  ( located in Y – 131) with  Unofficial  Transcript is due in Y – 131 by November 2, 2024
Eligibility:
Mental Health  CADC Degree: Completion  of MH 223, 224, 230 & 231 prior to enrollment into the practicum. No concurrent enrollment .
Mental Health -Social Services Degree:  Completion of MH 223, 224, 228 , 230 231 & Soc Ser 101, 109, 201, 212  215, 228, 230 prior to enrollment into the practicum. No concurrent enrollment .
Social Service  Degree: Completion of Social Services 101, 109, 201, 212, 215,  228 , 230 prior to enrollment into the practicum. No concurrent enrollment .
        

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Programs

Addictions Studies

Faculty and Staff

​Faculty ​ ​ ​
Susan Buckner​ 773-487-6918 sbuckner1@ccc.edu​ Y-136​
Paul Everett​ 773-487-6924​ peverett@ccc.edu​ Y-131​
​Celeste McGill​​ ​773-602-5339 ​cmcgill@ccc.edu​ ​Y-137
​Jerrard Walker ​773-602-5351  ​jwalker167@ccc.edu ​Y-133
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