Professional Addictions Counseling
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Professional Addictions Counseling program is designed to provide addictions specific education to practicing behavioral health professionals. Courses focus on self-help groups, the recovery process, relapse factors, family dynamics, and the various medical, emergent, and intervention models. This program has also been designed to help professionals meet their educational requirements for state and/or national addiction certification, as well as gain continuing education credits.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Professional Addictions Counseling (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5164N
Total credits required
11-14
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2016
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Licensing and certification requirements vary by state.
What You'll Learn
- Explain multicultural aspects of counseling in addictions and substance use disorders.
- Assess current knowledge and research in addictions, disorders, domestic violence, substance abuse, intervention, recovery, and treatment.
- Identify various community resources available for treating addictions.
- Summarize techniques, strategies and treatment modalities recommended for special groups of patients.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0 | |
| Students must have an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in behavioral health or a related field. | ||
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 8 | |
| ASD285II | Multicultural Aspects | 1 |
| Students must choose a total of 7 credits from the following list of seminars. Seminar courses may be repeated up to four times each. | ||
| ASD285 | Addictions Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285AA | Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285BB | Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285CC | Addiction Review Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285DD | Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285EE | Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285FF | Street Drugs Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285GG | Addictive and Medical Plants Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285HH | Intervention and Treatment for Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Seminar | 1 |
| ASD285++ | Addictions Seminar | 1 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3-6 | |
| ASD220 | Family Dynamics and Addictions | 3 |
| ASD250 | Group Interventions | 3 |
| ASD280 | Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Practicum | 6 |
| ASD295 | Advanced Foundations: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Counselor Licensing/Certification Exams | 3 |
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