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Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counselor, Certificate

Location(s): AL


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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


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


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

2 See 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.

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