Substance Abuse Counseling

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MENT.T003.UG
Level 1 Certificate

Offered at Northeast Campus

Program Requirements

First Year

Fall Term

DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction
DAAC 2341 - Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
PSYT 2339 - Counseling Theories
SCWK 1303 - Ethics for Social Services Professionals

Spring Term

PSYT 2345 - Principles of Behavior Management and Modification
DAAC 2307 - Addicted Family Intervention
DAAC 2343 - Current Issues **
DAAC 2366 - Practicum: Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (Capstone) *

Total Certificate Hours: 24

* This course provides the 300-hour practicum required to apply for Registered Counselor Intern seeking LCDC status through the Texas Department of State Health Services.

** Must be taken concurrent with the Practicum

After successful completion of the above curriculum, a student is eligible to apply for a Registered Counselor Intern designation through the Texas Department of State Health Services. Other licensing requirements must be met as set forth by legislation, including passing a criminal background history, a minimum of an associate degree in Mental Health, or equivalency degree as determined by theTexas Department of State Health Services.