Chemical Dependency Program
Graduate Certificate Program(Updated Fall 09)
Mission Statement:
This program of study provides the requirements for Chemical Dependency Counselor Licensure. To be admitted to the Chemical Dependency certificate program, the applicant does not have to be admitted to the Counseling Psychology: Community Counseling program. The student must:
1) Complete a personal data form with an accompanying letter of application,
2) Provide three letters of recommendation,
3) Provide written verification of one year of abstinence from alcohol/drugs if chemically dependent and in recovery,
4) Careful attention will be given to previous work experience, academic background, scholarship, interpersonal skills and commitment to the field of chemical dependency.
Policy on Undergraduate Degree
To be considered for admission to the Chemical Dependency Graduate Certificate program the following courses at a minimum; CPSY 323, CPSY 324, CPSY 325 and CPSY 327.
30 Credit Chemical Dependency Core
*CPSY 537 Theories of Chemical Dependency 3 credits
*CPSY 539 Diagnosis, Intervention and Treatment of Chemical Dependency 3 credits
CPSY 502 Professional Issues in Chemical Dependency (taken with first internship) 3 credits
CPSY 538 Chemical Dependency counseling in Selected Populations 3 credits
CPSY 545 Internship (two semesters) 6 credits each semester
CPSY 684 Psychopharmacology 3 credits
CPSY 530 Ethics in CD (on-line) 3 credits
*denotes prerequisite class
Students will have to complete twelve credits of Internship CPSY 545. If you are concurrently completing a Masters Degree program, consult coordinator for internship variances.
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