Substance Abuse Counseling, Certificate

The Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling prepares students for job preparation in entry level positions in alcohol and drug counseling and the curriculum is a pathway to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Substance Abuse Counseling. The course work is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists of Alcohol and Drug Trainee.

View the Substance Abuse Fact Sheet.

Program Requirements (24 Credits)

CDC 203 - Ethics in Counseling (3 Credits)
CDC 210 - Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency (3 Credits)
CDC 220 - Addictions Treatment Delivery (3 Credits)
HST 103 - Introduction to Human Services and Social Work (3 Credits)
HST 207 - Social Work with Individuals (3 Credits)
OR
HST 208 - Social Work with Groups (3 Credits)
PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 Credits)
PSY 204 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development (3 Credits)
PSY 206 - Abnormal Psychology (3 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (24 Credits)

Note:

Students who have been convicted of certain crimes may be precluded from employment in this field. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator.

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Substance Abuse Counseling, Certificate

Program Requirements (24 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (24 Credits)

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