Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate
Unlock a rewarding career in behavioral health with our Addiction and Recovery Studies academic certificate program. Gain comprehensive insights into substance abuse, equipping you with the skills needed to make a difference in the human services field.
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Academic Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 33
About This Certificate
You will learn how 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 practitioner, demonstrate a stronger sense of self resulting from personal growth experiences, and use critical thinking and writing skills needed for working with clients. 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.
Course Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number and Name BHHS 121 - Foundations of Addiction Studies | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type Major course |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 101 - Introduction to Behavioral Health & Human Services | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type Major course |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 111 - Introduction to Helping Skills | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes BHHS 101, must be taken concurrently | Course Type Major course |
| Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type Writing Research/Info Lit 1 |
| Course Number and Name CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology* | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes Students with computer experience may apply for credit by exam through the Computer Technologies Department. | Course Type Technological Competency |
| Course Number and Name FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type Quantitative Reasoning |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number and Name BHHS 105 - Introduction to Group Dynamics | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type Major course |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 131 - Faith and Spirituality in Human Services or BHHS 102 - Social Determinants of Behavioral Health | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type Major course |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 191 - Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes Prerequisite: BHHS 111 with a grade "C" or better | Course Type Major course Cultural Analysis and Interpretation |
| Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade "C" or better | Course Type Writing Research/Info Lit 2 |
| Course Number and Name BHHS 222 - Assessment and Service Planning in Recovery | Credits 3 credits | Advisory Notes Prerequisite: BHHS 121 | Course Type Major course |
Launch Your Career with an Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate
- Mental Health Counselors - est. salary $66,221*
- Social and Human Service Assistants – est. salary $38,801
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors – est. salary $54,737
Career Outlook
Median Salary of an Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention
Starting Pay: $28,763
Typical Tasks
- Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
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