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Addictions Counseling Certificate Program

Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate

The Addictions Counseling undergraduate certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a licensed addictions counselor. With hands-on experience and a comprehensive curriculum, students will be equipped to make a positive impact on individuals and communities dealing with addiction.

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Barbara Ozimek, MA, LPCC-S, CDCA
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330-675-7603
bozimek@kent.edu

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Undergraduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling

黑料网's Undergraduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling equips students with specialized knowledge and skills to support individuals and communities impacted by substance use and addiction. This program provides a strong foundation in the principles of addiction counseling, covering essential topics such as assessment, treatment planning, ethics, and recovery support. Students gain practical experience through coursework and clinical training, preparing them to work effectively with diverse populations. Ideal for those pursuing careers in counseling, social work, or healthcare, this certificate program prepares graduates to make a meaningful difference in the field of addiction recovery and treatment.

Program Information for Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate

Program Description

Full Description

The Addictions Counseling undergraduate certificate prepares students with all the requisite training hours for licensure eligibility as a chemical dependency counselor in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. The certificate supplements existing 黑料网 health and behavioral health degree programs, such as psychology, health education, and human development and family science. The certificate also allows in-career professionals to specialize in addictions counseling (e.g., nurses, clergy, rehabilitation counselors, mental health therapists). Successful completion of the first course in the certificate provides students the opportunity to apply for the chemical dependency counselor assistant (CDCA) credential from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

Course content includes theories and models of addiction and addictive behaviors; pharmacology (i.e., review of substances typically misused, as well as medications used to treat symptoms of substance use disorders); screening and diagnostic assessment of substance use and co-occurring disorders; case conceptualization and treatment planning using the American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria; evidence-based practices in addictions (e.g., motivational interviewing, contingency management); and legal and ethical considerations in addictions counseling.

Experiential training is infused throughout the curriculum (e.g., use of simulated clients) and culminates in a practicum in the field at an approved behavioral healthcare facility offering addictions services under the supervision of an approved licensed behavioral healthcare provider.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at 黑料网's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 黑料网’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former 黑料网 students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since 黑料网 may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Articulate comprehension of a range of models or theories of addiction and evidence-based practices in addictions counseling.
  2. Demonstrate at least minimal competence in addictions-related services, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling session facilitation and coordination of care.
  3. Apply for licensure as chemical dependency counselors in Ohio.
  4. Apply for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) credential through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).
Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
CES 34650PRACTICES AND THEORIES IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING 3
CES 34654EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING 3
CES 37662INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTIONS COUNSELING 3
CES 37665PLANNING CARE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING 3
CES 37692ADDICTIONS COUNSELING PRACTICUM (ELR) 4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:16

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
  • Students must complete a minimum 16 credit hours of certificate requirements at 黑料网.
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Trumbull Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate

Graduates of 黑料网鈥檚 Undergraduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling are well-prepared for careers in substance use treatment, mental health services, and rehabilitation support. The program鈥檚 specialized curriculum emphasizes skills in addiction assessment, counseling techniques, and client advocacy, equipping students to work effectively with individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Graduates often pursue roles as addiction counselors, case managers, and recovery support specialists, contributing to fields such as mental health services, social work, and community health programs.

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Notice: Career Information Source
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