Human Services: Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate

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No. of Credits: 18
Contact: P. Allen, Chair, Social Sciences and Public Services Division/Interim Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs

This certificate option** provides pre-service and in-service education for individuals choosing careers and/or seeking Maryland state certification in alcohol and drug counseling. The certificate courses provide information on alcohol and drug addictions, rehabilitation procedures, and counseling strategies for addicted individuals and their codependents.

**Program options are listed under Programs of Study in this catalog.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 12.

Gainful Employment:

View Gainful Employment information for this certificate here.

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Human services (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval