This 18-credit undergraduate academic certificate is for people interested in working with individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The curriculum covers all the necessary educational requirements to be able to apply to take the exam to become a Certified Addiction Counselor. The exam is administered by the Connecticut Certification Board.
The academic certificate coursework also includes the required 300 hours of supervised fieldwork through which students build competencies for promoting and guiding recovery from substance use disorders. The fieldwork supervisor must be an active AADC, CAC, CCS, CCDP, SCCS, or LADC. The fieldwork must be specific to substance use disorders. No less than 10 hours of fieldwork must be completed in each performance domain as specified in the Requirements for the Certified Additional Counselor credential.
This academic certificate program can be completed as a stand-alone certificate, without matriculating into a degree program.
By taking the electives specified in the plan of study, the certificate can be completed as part of the human service’s bachelor’s degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all certificate requirements, students will be able to:
- Explain the physiological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to substance use disorders.
- Apply evidence-based techniques to promote and guide recovery from substance use disorders.
- Implement person-centered, strengths-based treatment plans inclusive of documenting, monitoring, and adapting based on an individual’s goals, needs, and preferences.
- Apply ethical standards consistent with the Connecticut Certification Board Code of Ethical Conduct.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all graduation requirements as stated in the catalog. Students must complete all programmatic courses with a minimum grade of “C” or higher.
