CIV 100 — HIS 130, HIS 227, HIS 229, HIS 233
Secondary Program Exclusion Section 8.7 of the Academic Code provides that students may earn an additional degree or certificate provided that the secondary program includes at least 15 credit hours of requirements not in common with the primary program. Students who are enrolled in both the Human Services A.A.S. and the Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S. programs will need to work carefully with their advisors when choosing electives to meet this secondary program exclusion. According to NYS OASAS, students who have a criminal history are not automatically prevented from receiving their CASAC, but will be required to provide information relative to their conviction to be considered as part of the review for the CASAC Trainee Application. Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate students may be subject to a fingerprinting check, or be asked about criminal convictions before working in the field. Those who have a criminal history may have difficulty obtaining a field placement and/or employment in the field of chemical dependency counseling and may want to consult an advisor or college counselor before pursuing the program. Behavioral Health Microcredential Mission Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. BHTs help doctors and nurses with the treatment of patients who have such behavioral problems as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability, or those who suffer from physical and