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Graduation Plan
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Specialization

The HHS degree requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 40 credits of upper-division coursework, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree. Student-specific plans may differ & students should meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan.

Year 1

Semester 1

Complete Utah Bound Orientation | Participate in Welcome Activities

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
MATH QL 3 GE - QL
WRTG 1010 3 GE - WR1
Humanities Gen Ed (QUEST 1130 recommended) 3 GE - HF
ED PS 2000 Concepts and Principles of Behavior 3 Major Core, ABA license
General Elective (SW 1010 if considering SW) 3 To reach 120 credits

Semester Total: 15 credits

Semester 2

Meet with a Student Success Coach | Meet with your Academic Advisor

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
WRTG 2010 3 GE - WR2
American Institutions Gen Ed (POLS 1100 if considering SW) 3 GE - AI
Life Science Gen Ed 3 GE - LS
HHS 2100 Human Behavior & Social Environment (Prereq for SUDTTC) 3 Major Core; SUDTTC Specialization
General Elective (SOC 101 if considering SW) 3 To reach 120 credits; SUDTTC Emphasis

Semester Total: 15 credits

Year 2

Semester 3

Declare your HHS Emphasis by the end of this semester | Meet with your Academic Advisor

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
Social Sciences Gen Ed (PSY 1010 Prereq for SUDTTC) 3 GE - BF; SUDTTC Specialization
Fine Arts Gen Ed 3 GE - FF
SW 2715 Dynamics of Addiction 3 Major Core; SUDTTC Specialization
HHS 2700 Social Determinants of Health 3 Major Core
General Elective 3 To reach 120 credits

Semester Total: 15 credits

Semester 4

Meet with your Student Success Coach | Get involved with a Student Organization

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
Physical Science Gen Ed 3 GE - PS
International Requirement 3 BD - IR
DISAB 3000 Introduction to Disability Studies 3 Major Core; BD - DV
HHS 3000 Stats 4 Major Core; BD - DVQI
General Elective 3 To reach 120 credits

Semester Total: 16 credits

Year 3

Semester 5

Meet with your Academic Advisor | Check your degree audit

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
Upper Div. Writing/Communication 3 BD - CW
HHS 3050 Crisis Intervention 3 Major Core, Crisis Intervention Certification
HHS 3550 Social Diversity and Cultural Understanding 3 Major Core
COMM 3115 Comm. Science, Health, Environment 3 Major Core

General Elective

3 To reach 120 credits

Semester Total: 15 credits

Semester 6

Connect with U Career Success | Learn about HHS Internship Opportunities

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
COMM 3150 Tackling Taboo Topics or HHS 3110 Practice I 3 Major Core
HHS 3710 Case Management 3 Major Core
HHS 4430 Practice II or ED PS 4050 Group Dynamics 3 Major Core
SW 3716 Intro to Professional Development 3 SUDTTC Specialization
SW 3731 Counseling I 3 SUDTTC Specialization

Semester Total: 15 credits

Year 4

Semester 7

Prepare for your HHS Internship | Check your degree audit

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
HHS 4401 Research 3 Major Core
GERON 5001 Introduction to Aging 3 Major Core
SW 3725 Intro to Neurochemistry 3 SUDTTC Specialization
SW 3732 Counseling II 3 SUDTTC Specialization
SW 5733 Counseling III 3 SUDTTC Specialization

Semester Total: 15 credits

Semester 8

Apply for graduation | Meet with a Career Coach

Course Credits Fulfills Requirement
XXXX Internship 5 Major Core
HHS 4680 Suicide Prevention 3 Major Core
SW 5734 Counseling IV 3 SUDTTC Specialization
General Elective 3 To reach 120 credits

Semester Total: 14 credits

Total Credits: 120

Degree Requirements Summary

Category Notes Credits
General Education Requirement   33
Major Core   51
Specialization Course   18
General Elective   18
Total Credits   120
Last Updated: 9/1/26