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. Participants should contact their state addiction and prevention certification/licensure board to assure courses meet their qualifications. Requirements may differ from state to state.

Certificate Requirements

ADS 520 - Comprehensive Substance Use and Addiction Education 3 cr hrs
ADS 522L - Substance Use and Addiction Treatment Continuum 3 cr hrs
ADS 552 - Addiction and Substance Use 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 Addiction 3 cr hrs
ADS 745 - Psychopathology & Addiction 3 cr hrs