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Online Addictions Education, Certificate


Addictions Education (0492)


  • Graduate
  • Education & Behavioral Science
  • Counseling & Student Affairs

Overview

This 12-hour interdisciplinary certificate program in addictions education prepares students to provide counseling or education services and/or support services to individuals abusing or experiencing addiction. Individuals who complete the program will be knowledgeable about the various components of addictions and will have skills related to their professional field such as prevention strategies, assessment procedures, intervention skills, treatment, and recovery support.

Admission Requirements 

Graduate Studies Admission

Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Course List
Required Courses
CNS 637Theories of Addiction3
CNS 647Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning3
CNS 667Counseling Substance and Process Addictions3
Electives
One course related to the program content and approved by certificate advisor.3
Total Hours12

 

 


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 Last Modified 2/6/26