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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate - Online Only


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The online Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate is an innovative program that prepares addiction professionals to meet the increasingly complex needs of alcohol/drug patients, as well as the increasing educational and professional expectations of employers.  The program focuses on science-based addiction education enabling professionals to provide the highest quality addiction counseling to individuals dealing with substance abuse or addiction.

All courses have been approved by the South Dakota Certification Board for Alcohol/Drug Professionals.  Students completing this program will meet the academic requirement for South Dakota state alcohol/drug certification at Level II or III.

Admission Requirements


Admission to the program requires:

  1. a Statement of Purpose

  2. a criminal background check reviewed and approved by the Health Science background check committee

  3. official high school transcript or GED

  4. ACT or SAT scores*

 *If applicant is over the age of 24, ACT or SAT scores are only required if test was taken within the last five years.

To apply for admission to the Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate program:

  1. visit https://www.usd.edu/cde/certification-application and click on “Undergraduate Certificate Application”

  2. Download and complete the application and statement of purpose form

  3. Upload the completed application and select your method of payment

  4. Official high school transcripts or verification of GED and ACT or SAT scores (if applicable) must be sent to The University of South Dakota

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