Certificate in Substance Use Counseling
The following six courses are based on the competencies established by the Connecticut Certificate Board for Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Completion of these courses is required in order to sit for the certificate examination that can lead to credentialing as a Licensed Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 5350 | Introduction to Substance and Process Addictions 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6322 | Substance Use Counseling: HIV/AIDS and Other Conditions/Disorders 1 | 1 |
| COUN 6326 | Psychopharmacology of Substance Use 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6555 | Substance Use Counseling: Skills & Strategies with Diverse Populations 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6557 | Co-Occurring Disorders in Substance Use Counseling 1 | 3 |
| COUN 6566 | Substance Use and the Family 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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Grade of B- or better is required for certificate eligibility.