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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Chemical Dependency Program

Graduate Program

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 must first have been admitted to the Counseling Psychology: Community Counseling program. In addition 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.

Graduate School Application

Link to Graduate Studies

Certification Information

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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 325, CPSY 327, and CPSY 419 or 530.

18 Credit Chemical Dependency Core

*CPSY 537 3 credits
*CPSY 539 3 credits
CPSY 502 3 credits
CPSY 538 3 credits
CPSY 545 Internship
CPSY 684 3 credits
CPSY 530 recommended
*denotes prerequisite class

Course Descriptions

*Note: Students will have to complete six credits of Internship as CPSY 696 or CPSY 545 as part of their masters degree program. Three additional credits beyond the masters degree are required to meet the Internship requirements for Chemical Dependency Certificate.

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