Certificate in Addictions Counseling
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HE-285 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| or CJ-285 | Drugs and Society | |
| PS-270 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| or HE-270 | Psychopharmacology | |
| HE-208 | Systems of Addictions Treatment | 3 |
| or CJ-208 | Systems of Addictions Treatment | |
| HE-354 | Addictions Counseling of Individuals and Families | 3 |
| or CJ-354 | Addictions Counseling of Individuals and Families | |
| HE-406 | The 12 Core Functions of Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| or CJ-406 | The 12 Core Functions of Addictions Counseling | |
| HE-407 | Pre-Practicum Seminar in Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| or CJ-407 | Pre-Practicum Seminar in Addictions Counseling | |
| HE-409 | Practicum in Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| or CJ-409 | Practicum in Addictions Counseling | |
| CJ-409 | Practicum in Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| or HE-409 | Practicum in Addictions Counseling | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Courses must be have a minimum grade of C and must be taken at WSU. Credits cannot be earned through life experience portfolio.
After completing the practicum, and required supervised practical work experience (2000-6000 hours depending on highest degree earned), certificate students may apply for and take the state licensing exam for the LADC II.
Admissions requirements:
- Online Application and $30 Application Fee
- Student must have a high school diploma or GED
- Evidence of successful completion of PS-101 or its equivalent (official transcript)