Addictions Studies, Certificate
Certificate—44 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1321
The program's primary goal is to give students an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue and become certified addictions counselors in Illinois through the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association and related certification entities.
Much faster than average employment growth for all occupations is expected for human services workers who are needed as society focuses on ways to develop mental well-being, such as controlling job- and family-related stress with the help of counselors. In addition, there will be a continuing need to provide specialized services to those with substance abuse problems.
Required Career Courses
44 credit hours as follows:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (12 credit hours)
| ADC-100 | Human Development and Behavior | 3 |
| ADC-101 | Introduction to Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| ADC-110 | Common Behavior Disorders | 3 |
| ADC-202 | Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency | 3 |
Semester 2 (15 credit hours)
| ADC-106 | Theory and Practice of Counseling | 3 |
| ADC-112 | Diversity in Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| ADC-204 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| ADC-206 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| ADC-207 | Family Dynamics and Counseling | 3 |
Semester 3 (13 credit hours)
Semester 4 (4 credit hours)