Certificate Information

We currently offer three Certificates within the Substance Abuse Program.  All Certificates are designed for those who already have a degree in a like field, such as counseling, psychology, human services, or social work, and are seeking additional knowledge in the area of substance abuse and/or State Certification/Licensure. Selection of certificate choice depends on the students’ specific career goals. Upon completion of these courses a certificate will be awarded by the college. This certificate may be used towards the initial or renewal of Certification/Licensure through the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board or NAADAC. These courses are also NBCC approved. If you already have a degree but it is not in a like field, you will be required to take additional courses prior to or in conjunction with those required of the certificate.

The Certificates offered are as follows:

Certificate with Specialization in SA (C4538E – C2)

SAB 110  Overview                               3 credits

SAB 120  Intake and Assessment         3 credits

SAB 125  Case Management                3 credits

SAB 210  Counseling                            3 credits

(PSY 150 and HSE 125 or equivalent required prior to taking this class)

SAB 230  Family Therapy                     3 credits

(12 hrs of SAB courses required and SOC 213 Sociology of the Family preferred prior to taking this class)

Certificate with Specialization in SA Counseling (C4538E – C3)

SAB 110  Overview                               3 credits

SAB 120  Intake and Assessment         3 credits

SAB 220  Group                                   3 credits

(HSE 112 or equivalent and above SAB courses required prior to taking this course)

SAB 240 SAB Issues                                       3 credits

(12 hrs of SAB courses required prior to taking this course)

COE 111F/115F  Work Experience/Seminar I     2 credits

COE 121F/125F  Work Experience/Seminar II   2 credits

Please Note:  It is strongly recommended that Certificate students take all SAB courses offered, as this is essential information for being an effective substance abuse professional - as well as information covered on the Certification/Licensure exam.  SAB 135 (Addictive Process) is an additional course that is available but not required of the Certificates.