Substance Abuse Services +

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Substance Abuse Services certificate will be able to:

• understand the range of services that substance abuse professionals provide and identify theories and models of practice in relation to prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery;
• describe chemical dependency and its consequences for individual, family and social systems, and co-occurring issues such as mental health, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and delinquency;
• practice effective observation, interpersonal communication and group facilitation techniques, and demonstrate appropriate ethical practices when working with diverse clients;
• complete Vermont state examination for Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) certification with a passing score; and
• explore pathways for educational and career development in student’s field of study.

Total credits: 30

Required Courses

Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them.

• First Semester Seminar 
• PSY 1130 - Introduction to Substance Abuse
• PSY 1050 - Human Growth & Development
• PSY 1150 - Substance Abuse: Services & Treatment
• PSY 2420 - Group Process: Theory & Practice
• PSY 1140 - Substance Abuse: The Family & Society
• SWK 2010 - Introduction to Case Management
• SWK 2011 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• PSY 2180 - Co-Occurring Issues in Substance Abuse & Mental Health
• SWK 2860 - Community & Work Experience
• Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) Certification Examination