The Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed for professionals employed in substance abuse education, prevention or intervention settings. The goal of the certificate program is to prepare students for a variety of positions in the addiction field. The graduate certificate meets the didactic experiences required to become a nationally credentialed Master Addictions Counselor (MAC, if holding a Master’s in Counseling), and an Idaho Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Advanced Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ACADC, if holding a related graduate degree). Applicants are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, to have completed COUN 545/MHLTHSCI 545—Foundations in Chemical Dependency or its equivalent, and must have achieved a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. However, these minimum requirements do not guarantee admission to the program. Admission recommendations will be based upon a review of the student’s transcripts and resume, letters of reference, Statement of Purpose, and interview.
Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 541/MHLTHSCI 544 | Addiction and the Family System | 3 |
| COUN 544/MHLTHSCI 564 | Screening and Assessment of Alcohol and Drug Problems | 3 |
| COUN 544/MHLTHSCI 564 | Assessment and Case Management of Alcohol and Drug Problems | 3 |
| A minimum of 9 credits from the following: | ||
| COUN 543/MHLTHSCI 543 | Assessing and Managing Adolescent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Risks | 3 |
| COUN 547/MHLTHSCI 547 | Chemical Addictions and Violence Prevention | 3 |
| COUN 550/MHLTHSCI 568 | Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment Planning | 2 |
| COUN 567/MHLTHSCI 567 | Clinical Supervision Principles and Practice | 1 |
| HLTHST 469 OR COUN 508 | Special Needs, Ethics, OR Legal Issues in Counseling | 2-3 |
| MHLTHSCI 548 OR COUN 502 | Counseling Techniques for Health Professionals OR Counseling Theories & Application | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 | |
Disclosure Statement
The program leading to the Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies is of primary relevance to students interested in the following occupation (Standard Occupational Classification code in parentheses): Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (21-1011). Information on SOC-coded occupations is available at www.bls.gov/soc/major_groups.htm and subsidiary links. The normal time to complete the certificate requirements is 2 years, the tuition and fees for normal time completion are estimated to be $5,616 (part-time status), and the typical cost for books and supplies not included in tuition and fees is estimated to be $900. It is very important that interested students consult the graduate program coordinator for clarification of this information, especially the role of the certificate in preparing individuals for employment in specific occupations.