The program is open to interested students. New students are required to take College placement tests. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English courses prior to program entry. Students requiring developmental mathematics courses must complete them in addition to the requirements of their certificate program. Admission to the program also requires that the student attend an orientation session before a decision of acceptance is made. Permission of the BHHS curriculum coordinator is required for admission.
SAT score: A minimum score of 560 in English and 510 in mathematics, taken within the last five years.
ACT score: A minimum of 21 in English and 17 in mathematics, taken within the last five years.
AP English Lit/Com Exam: A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Exam
AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam: A score of 4 or 5 on the exam, taken within the last five years.
IBT (internet based TOEFL): A minimum score of 77 overall and a 20 in writing, taken within the last two years.
IELTS score: A minimum of 6.0 overall and a 6.0 in writing, taken within the last two years.
An official transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university: indicating you have earned a U.S. college degree or have passed college-level English or math with a grade of “C” or higher.
Description:
The Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate aligns with the Behavioral Health/Human Services (BHHS) curriculum which offers a certification process to further develop appropriate and effective professional education and training for jobs as addiction counselors, rehabilitation specialists and case management specialists in the fields of chemical dependency and other addictions such as nicotine and gambling. Students must meet both regular College admission requirements and those of the Behavioral Health/Human Services curriculum. The Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate may be taken in conjunction with the degree program in BHHS. Individuals working in the addictions field require diverse backgrounds, training and experience. Students come to the program degreed, non-degreed and from various academic disciplines, bringing with them varied levels of understanding and expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental health and substance abuse.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate a basic set of helping skills (warmth, empathy, reflective listening) needed for entry employment in the addictions field.
Work as a culturally sensitive, ethical, and trauma-informed practitioner.
Demonstrate a stronger sense of self resulting from personal growth experiences.
Use critical thinking and skills related to the assessment and treatment process needed for working with clients.
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Course Sequence:
Semester 1
BHHS 121 - Foundations of Addiction Studies
BHHS 101 - Introduction to Behavioral Health & Human Services
BHHS 111 - Introduction to Helping Skills
ENGL 101 - English Composition
CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts *
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra (or higher)
Semester 2
BHHS 105 - Introduction to Group Dynamics
BHHS 131 - Faith and Spirituality in Human Services or
BHHS 102 - Social Determinants of Behavioral Health
BHHS 191 - Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper
BHHS 222 - Assessment and Service Planning in Recovery
InsuranceFee: 1,999 USD
