Graduate Certificate in Drug and Addiction Studies at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Increase your marketability with this flexible graduate certificate that offers advanced education around addiction prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery for both individuals and families. Gain direct and relevant experience in a cross-disciplinary program designed to expand drug and alcohol counseling career possibilities in a variety of professional settings. Learn from clinical and research faculty plus gain valuable field experiences through our dedicated community partners.

Faculty: College of Social Work | Duration: 6 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses include professional and ethical responsibility, policy advocacy, community education, clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral and service coordination for addressing alcohol and drug-related problems. You'll apply proven approaches for prevention, intervention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Adolescent Therapist, Veterans Counselor, Counselor, Therapist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required application materials are received. Applicants should list the Graduate Certificate in Drug and Addiction Studies on the application under degree pursued. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis. Currently Enrolled Students in the Master of Social Work Program Students in good academic standing may request concurrent enrollment. Interested students must contact the program coordinator to review the application process. Other Applicants Applicants must follow the Application Requirements listed in the Degree-Seeking Admissions page in the Graduate Bulletin. Certificate Requirements (18 Hours) Required Course (6 Hours) Course List Course Title Credits SOWK 758 Family Dynamics and Substance Abuse 3 SOWK 752 Social Work Intervention in Substance Abuse 3 Total Credit Hours 6 Select Two of the Following Courses (6...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 6 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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