Substance Abuse Services

This program has been approved by the Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board for providing appropriate training that meets the core competencies for becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor. The curriculum prepares students for progressive levels of examination, certification, and recertification within the substance abuse field. Each course provides 42 continuing education units. This program does not replace state certification by official examination.

Total credits: 27

Required Courses

PSY-1130 Introduction to Substance Abuse
PSY-1050 Human Growth & Development
PSY-1150 Substance Abuse: Services & Treatment
PSY-1140 Substance Abuse: Family & Society
SWK-2010 Introduction to Case Management
PSY-2180 Co-occurring Issues in Substance Abuse & Mental Health
SWK-2011 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
EDU-2860 Community & Work Experience
Psy-2420 Group Process: Theory & Practice

All courses 3 credits unless otherwise noted.