Chemical Dependency Counseling, Certificate

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Program Code: CDC.CERT.CCD

This program provides students who have earned an associate degree or higher in a health or human services counseling field from a regionally-accredited college or university with specialized training in chemical dependency counseling. In order to graduate, students must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all chemical dependency counseling and psychology courses.

Certificate Requirements

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* This course has a prerequisite.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Identify and describe the medical aspects of chemical dependency and treatment;
Explain and practice the theories and techniques of counseling and therapy (individual, group and family);
Apply addiction treatment delivery practices through participation in authentic field experiences;
Identify basic psychological concepts, theories and developments related to human and abnormal behavior; and
Describe and demonstrate adherence to the ethical standards of client welfare.