Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counselor, Certificate

Location(s): AL

CIP Code: 51.1501

NOVA Code: 4030

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to fulfill the Virginia state educational requirements for the certification of substance abuse counselors who already have a bachelor’s degree. To meet substance abuse counselor certification requirements, the applicant is expected to meet specific education requirements including didactic and experiential learning with a supervised internship required.

Individuals seeking skills and knowledge in this career field, but not seeking state certification may also enroll.

Cooperative Education: Students in this curriculum will participate in at least 3 semester hours of Cooperative Education unless they already have equivalent experience.

One Year

1st Semester

Total 19 credits

2nd Semester

HMS 142 - Group Dynamics II(3 CR.)
HMS 145 - Effects of Psychoactive Drugs(3 CR.)
HMS 252 - Substance Abuse II(3 CR.)
HMS 258 - Case Management and Substance Abuse(3 CR.)
HMS 290 - Coordinated Internship (3 CR.)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR.) ²

Total 18 credits

Total credits for the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counselor Certificate: 37 credits

¹May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

²See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.