Drug and Addiction Studies, Certificate

College of Social Work

Increase your marketability with this flexible graduate certificate that offers advanced education around addiction prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery for both individuals and families.

Gain direct and relevant experience in a cross-disciplinary program designed to expand drug and alcohol counseling career possibilities in a variety of professional settings. Learn from clinical and research faculty plus gain valuable field experiences through our dedicated community partners.

Program Highlights

Community-Focused

Study vulnerable populations including adolescents, women, veterans, ethnic groups and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Advanced Learning

Understand and identify the unique properties of alcohol, cannabis, opioid and other substance use disorders.
Person-Based Care

Learn prevention, assessment, diagnosis and intervention therapies around substance disorders.
Stand-Out Skills

Enhance your competitiveness in a changing job market with the addition of addiction-focused knowledge and skills.

What You’ll Study

Courses include professional and ethical responsibility, policy advocacy, community education, clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral and service coordination for addressing alcohol and drug-related problems. You'll apply proven approaches for prevention, intervention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

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Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Listening Skills

Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication

Handling Conflict

Resolving disagreements or disputes between individuals or groups in a fair and constructive manner

Interpersonal Skills

Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations
Communication

Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression

Research

Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems

Data Analysis

Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making