Hello everyone. I have a co-worker that is interested in obtaining her certification as substance abuse counselor. Does anyone know of any courses or certificates in chemical dependency, substance abuse counseling, etc. I understand that certification varies from state to state but just inquiring about coursework that may help. Thanks.
The University of the Pacific offers a substance abuse counselor certificate program. It may be possible to complete all courses online. Give them a call just to make sure. "The program consists of 22 total units. Both in-class and online classes will be offered. In-class sessions meet on weekday evenings, with other schedules occasionally required. Online courses will have set dates but will allow students to work at home at their own pace. There will be established times of interactive participation. In addition to the coursework, State Certification requires students to complete 160 hours of supervised internship. The program also offers a CAADAC option which requires 300 hours of supervised internship. Previous internship or experience cannot be counted toward these hours. We recommend the program be completed in six months. " University of the Pacific is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( WASC ). http://web.pacific.edu/x11247.xml
The Center for Professional and Continuing Education at the University of the Pacific is looking for people to develop and teach courses in a variety of subject areas. Nice way to make some extra cash. http://web.pacific.edu/x9229.xml
Capella University offers a graduate certificate in Addictions Counseling. http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/human_services/certificate/addiction_counseling.aspx
Associate's: Andrew Jackson University www.aju.edu and Rio Salado College of the Maricopa Community College System www.rio.maricopa.edu Bachelor's: Bethany College www.bethany.edu , University of Cincinnati www.uc.edu , and Northwestern State University www.nsula.edu Bachelor's & Master's: Grand Canyon University www.gcu.edu and Mercy College www.mercy.edu Graduate Certificate: Pennsylvania State University www.psu.edu Master's & Doctoral: Capella University www.capella.edu
Grand Canyon University offers a bachelors in addiction counseling online, a masters in addiction counseling, and a certificate in advanced graduate studies in addiction counseling: http://online.gcu.edu/nursing.php
University of South Dakota, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies Certificate, 27 undergraduate credit hours, $203/hour for in-state/out-of-state. Fort Hays State University, Addictions Counseling Certification Program, 30 credit hours, $148/hour in-state/out-of-state. Central Texas College, Associate of Applied Science in Mental Health Services, Chemical Dependency Specialization, 72 credit hours, $130/hour out-of-state. CTC also offers a 40-credit-hour certificate in the same major.
The University College of the University of Maine System www.learn.maine.edu offers a Certificate Program in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation which can be applied towards the AA in Social Services and/or the BS in Mental Health and Human Services.
The University of Great Falls www.ugf.edu offers an associate's in addictions counseling and a bachelor's in psychology with concentration in addictions counsling online.
Programs with focus toward junior high school and high school Looking for a junior-senior high school certification in addictions counseling. Many thanks. Hille