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.