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Chemical Dependency
Tacoma Community College

Chemical Dependency

Tacoma Community College ETPL
The Human Services program is a competency-based program designed to prepare students to work as practitioners in social, mental health, and addiction service agencies. The Human Services certificate meets the educational competencies for Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) certification. All students must successfully complete internships (clinical practicum) in community agencies of their choice in order to qualify for either the certificate in Human Services or the AAS.
Visit the program website Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder Program Chair (253) 566-5258 bagpaoaryder@tacomacc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,938.20

Total required fees

$754.65

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

12 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

45

Credits

969

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

To enter the program, students must assess at ENGL& 101 (or have completed ENGL 95),

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Human Services, General

Completion rate

53%

Employment rate

55%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.71

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,669.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Human Services, General

Healthcare and Social Services

65%

Other Industries

16%

Retail Trade

8%

Education

6%

Other Services

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
123
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
41
Gender
Male
24%
Female
76%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
49%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
20%
30 to 39
39%
40 to 49
17%
50 and over
23%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
54%
Some college experience, but no degree
39%
Certificate or AA
2%
BA or higher
0%