Addiction Studies

(Basic Certificate, Code 0345)

(18 credit hours minimum)

Prepares students to counsel individuals with substance abuse and dependency issues and their family members using various preventive strategies and treatment regimes. This program provides individuals with the academic requirements needed in the application for the Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) examination.

Required core courses

credit hours

Mental Hlth	223	Intro to Addiction Studies	3
Mental Hlth	224	Principles & Practices in Addictions Treatment	3
Mental Hlth	230	Addictions & The Family: Treatment	3
Mental Hlth	231	Addictions Treatment of Special populations	3
Mental Hlth	229	Practicum in Addictions Treatment	6
		Total Hours	18