Addiction Studies Graduate Certificate

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15 Credit Hours Required

The graduate certificate in Addiction Studies supports certification as a chemical dependency counselor by the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (BAPP). Please contact the Department of Addiction Studies for verification of current requirements.

Admissions Information

Certificate Requirements

ADS 520 - CADE: COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION 3 cr hrs
ADS 522 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT CONTINUUM 3 cr hrs
ADS 552 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING THEORIES 3 cr hrs
ADS 700 - ADVANCED LEGAL/ETHICAL ISSUES & THE ADDICTION PROFESSION 3 cr hrs
Take one of the following courses:
ADS 524 - PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 3 cr hrs
ADS 745 - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY & ADDICTION 3 cr hrs