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2024-2025 NOVA Catalog

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 for students 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

Total 18 credits

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.