Addiction Studies Certificate

Substance use disorder disrupts lives in our communities every day. The ability, skills, and knowledge to recognize substance use disorder and addiction, understand basic treatments, and knowing how to advocate for change are essential for addressing the issue and helping our communities. This certificate provides students with the knowledge and tools to do that. Topics covered in the certificate include, but are not limited to, addiction, psychopharmacology, advocacy, crisis intervention, and components of addiction counseling.  

A graduate will be able to:

•    Identify various addictions and basic treatments
•    Evaluate the impact a drug has on a person’s body and brain
•    Apply advocacy techniques to deal with community issues
•    Describe theories and treatment processes for substance use disorder
•    Identify stressors, challenges, and other factors that are likely to precipitate an addiction disorder and/or crisis
•    Examine stress in self and clients and develop strategies for coping
•    Evaluate biases, stereotypes, and assumptions in working with various populations and addiction disorders