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Nov 24, 2024
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Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Substance Abuse Services +
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This certificate provides students with foundational knowledge about the impacts of substance abuse on individuals, families, and society. Students learn about a range of substance abuse treatments and services and explore careers in substance abuse fields. Students may use the certificate to enhance degrees in related fields such as Human Services , Social Work, or Criminal Justice .
+This program can be completed fully online.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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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; and
- explore pathways for educational and career development in student’s field of study.
Required Courses
Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them.
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