Purpose:
The
Human Services program offers a career studies certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling Education designed to prepare students with the
requisite professional knowledge, intervention skills, and values for
delivering services in substance abuse counseling programs and addictions
treatment. Courses in this curriculum can be used to meet the certification requirements of substance abuse counselors and substance abuse counseling assistants
designated by the Health Professions Board of Counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Occupational Objectives: Graduates may be employed in a variety of settings, including,
but not limited to hospital and residential-based treatment programs, community-based treatment programs,
group homes, homeless shelters, residential halfway houses, and
institutional and community-based juvenile and adult corrections. Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission Program Notes: In addition to the general college curricular admission requirements, an interview with the
Human Services program head is recommended. While a face-to-face
interview is preferable, an interview can also be conducted via telephone or electronic
conference. Students should see their program advisor for information on the certification requirements of
the Virginia Health Professions Board of Counseling for credentialing
certified substance abuse counselors and certified substance abuse
counselor assistants. |
