Chemical Addictions: Principles and Practice Undergraduate Academic Certificate
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 470 | Introduction to Chemical Addictions | 3 |
| PSYC 472 | Introduction to the Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs | 3 |
| PSYC 473 | Blood and Airborne Pathogens: HIV/STDs/Hepatitis/TB | 3 |
| PSYC 474 | Record Keeping and Case Management in Chemical Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate
1. The student will demonstrate knowledge about the extent of substance abuse in society, the implications of substance abuse beyond the individual, and approaches to addiction treatment.
2. The student will be able to understand ethical standards and ethical dilemmas, and how ethics relates to personal, legal, and professional standards.
3. The students will understand strategies and tools for individual and group counseling.