Program Coordinator: Mary Ann Dubay
Overview
Goals
Objectives
Curriculum
Course Rotation
The Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling (GC) offers an opportunity to explore the etiology of human addictions with an orientation toward clinical practice. The certificate is structured to meet state and national licensure requirements with the additional completion of supervised internship hours. The program offers advanced training and exposure to the ever-changing field of addictions diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and recovery. The classes include experiential learning in counseling techniques, group work, and family counseling. Graduates are prepared for work in a variety of settings: addictions treatment centers, human service agencies, and prevention programs in schools and communities, as well as private practice.
Students completing the Master of Science in Counseling may complete a Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling. Students who have completed graduate coursework in counseling may be able to transfer up to six (6) credits of addictions related coursework. The coursework must be from an accredited institution with grades of “B” (3.0) or better. The coursework may not be older than five (5) years at the time of transfer. Credit cannot be given for experiential work completed prior to enrollment.
- To provide students with expert knowledge and skills in addictions assessment and treatment.
- To prepare students to practice in the field of addictions and to carry out professional roles and
- responsibilities consistent with the values and ethics of addictions-based practice.
- To increase student comprehension of the interactive and multiple historical and contextual factors that
- shape the addictions field, policies, and programs.
- To facilitate student use of critical self-reflection and professional research skills in ethical addictions-based practice.
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- Demonstrate mastery of the body of theoretical and empirical knowledge relevant to addictions
counseling.
- Recognize, distinguish, and interpret the definitive symptoms and psychopharmacology of addictive behaviors.
- Exhibit advanced skills in applying theory and technique in the practice of counseling.
- Accurately assess, decisively intervene, and effectively treat clients and their families where an addictive disorder is involved.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other human service professionals, including specialized case documentation and proficient record keeping.
- Demonstrate respect for and use of critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and where possible,the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- Recognize, discuss, and apply professional and ethical principles of addictions counseling.
- Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of addictions counseling as a discipline.
- Design treatment modalities for diverse populations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, respect, and awareness of cultural customs, values, and beliefs.
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Admission After the initial application file is complete, the applicant may be interviewed by the Coordinator which can provide another source of information regarding the applicant’s appropriateness for training as an addictions counselor. Based on the information gained from the admission materials and interview, the Coordinator will recommend or deny admission to the program.
| GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING |
Required
Credits |
Contact hours |
| Core Curriculum |
| MSC |
526 |
Professional Ethics |
3 |
45 |
| MSC |
528 |
Clinical Records and Record Keeping |
3 |
45 |
| MSC |
606 |
Cultural Awareness for Professionals |
3 |
45 |
| MAC |
554 |
Pharmacology of Addictions |
3 |
45 |
| MAC |
556 |
Assessment in Addiction Counseling |
3 |
45 |
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One of the following electives: |
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| MSC |
536 |
Family Counseling |
3 |
45 |
| MAC |
550 |
Etiology of Addictions |
3 |
45 |
| MAC |
553 |
Counseling the Addicted Client |
3 |
45 |
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Total Credit Hours Earned |
18 |
270 |
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Disclaimer: This guide provides a guideline for planning the term course schedule, but is not a guarantee that each listed course will be presented. Intervening factors may require changes in the actual term offering. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, employment of qualified instructors, enrollment, practical site agreements, etc...
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| Core 18 |
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Sp 08 |
Su 08 |
Fa 08 |
Sp 09 |
Su 09 |
Fa 09 |
Sp 10 |
Su 10 |
| MSC 526 |
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| MSC 528 |
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| MSC 534 |
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| MSC 536 |
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| MSC 606 |
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| MSC 553 |
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| MSC 554 |
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| MSC 556 |
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C= Classroom O=Online T=Telecom DR=Directed Reading
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