Purpose

The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies is to develop ethically and spiritually aware addiction counselors who possess the knowledge, values, skills, and personal disposition to promote the mental health and holistic wellness of individuals and families across diverse populations.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in all core curricular areas of addiction counseling in preparation for taking licensure or certification exams and in procuring employment in the addiction counseling field.

Admission Requirements

Please refer to the Admissions Requirements Matrix for Certificates in the Graduate Admissions section of this Catalog.

Delivery Format: Online Only

• Addiction Counselor
• Clinical Case Manager
• Managed Care Specialist
• Mental Health Services
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Substance Abuse Counselor

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Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.