Substance Abuse Counseling
This certificate is designed to prepare students for work assisting individuals with alcohol and druge abuse issues.
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The Substance Abuse Counseling program will prepare students to work as an assistant with individuals who have alcohol and drug abuse and addiction problems. The Substance Abuse Counseling program is designed to fulfill the Virginia state educational requirements for the certification of substance abuse counselor assistant. To meet substance abuse counselor assistant certification requirements, the applicant is expected to meet specific educational requirements including didactic and experiential learning with a supervised internship required.
NOTE: Students are required to register for HMS 290: Coordinated Internship in Human Services (a total of 8-credits) during their second and final semesters. Internships are coordinated through local mental health agencies.