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Twin Cities Campus
Addiction Studies Postbaccalaureate CertificateCCAPS Addiction Studies
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Addiction Studies, Degree and Certificate Programs, 20 Ruttan Hall, 1994 Buford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 (612-624-4000; fax: 612-625-1511)
Email:
cceinfo@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Addiction Studies graduate certificate provides students with a strong theoretical and practical foundation in substance abuse treatment modalities, counseling skills, professional and ethical responsibilities, and client advocacy.
The curriculum is designed to meet the ongoing training and education needs of addiction counselors, social workers, psychologists, mental health practitioners, and prevention specialists. Students have the opportunity to develop and refine clinical skills and knowledge in addictive disorders in a multidisciplinary environment.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution or its foreign equivalent.
Special Application Requirements:
Although students may take one or two program courses before applying for official admission into the certificate program, the program recommends that students apply for admission as soon as possible. Once accepted into the program, students will receive timely program updates and course registration information along with admitted student benefits.
Complete the Post-Baccalaureate Application for Certificate Admission form. The application form includes instructions, deadlines, and materials needed to apply. Students who have questions or who miss the deadline may call 612-624-4000 or send an email to cceinfo@umn.edu for advising.
Application Deadlines
Fall semester: July 15
Spring semester: November 15
Summer term: April 15
Note: Students who have graduated from a B.A. or B.S. program must apply for the graduate-level certificate.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
To be awarded the Addiction Studies Certificate, students must:
-complete a minimum of 19 credits within four years of their admission date;
-take core courses for a letter grade, earning a B- or better;
-obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better for all certificate coursework.
In addition to the Certificate requirements, students wanting Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor licensure must complete an internship (ADDS 5996). Credit amounts will be determined based on student's previous internship or field placement experience.
-Students may enroll for the internship sequence after the academic portion is completed.
-Students must attend an internship information meeting and be approved by addiction studies faculty.
-Students should review the Internship Manual before or during their first class in the certificate program.
Course Group Description: The following courses are required for completion of the Certificate. Possible course substitutions may be made based on student's previous coursework.
Core Courses (12 credits)
Required Courses
ADDS 5011 - Foundations in Addiction Studies
(2.0 cr)
ADDS 5021 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practices and the Helping Relationship
(3.0 cr)
ADDS 5031 - Applied Psychopharmacology
(2.0 cr)
ADDS 5041 - Methods and Models I: Motivational Counseling
(2.0 cr)
ADDS 5061 - Foundations of Group Work
(3.0 cr)
Elective Courses (4 - 6 credits minimum)
Students who took ADDS 5081 must take 4 credits minimum.
Students who took IBH 6032 must take 6 credits minimum.
If you intend to complete the optional internship, you must take ADDS 5121.
Take 4 - 7 credit(s) from the following:
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ADDS 5051 - Methods and Models II: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(2.0 cr)
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ADDS 5071 - Foundations of Co-occurring Disorders
(2.0 cr)
·
ADDS 5091 - Assessment and Treatment Planning I
(3.0 cr)
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ADDS 5121 - Professional Seminar 1: Internship Prep
(1.0 cr)
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IBH 6021 - Methods and Models III: Synthesis Seminar in Client Centered Care
(2.0 cr)
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IBH 6222 - Adolescents and Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
(3.0 cr)
Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Requirements
To meet the educational requirements and be eligible for licensure, you must complete AddS 5996 Internship in Substance Abuse Counseling (2-8 credits)
You must have the content in the following courses, or have taken courses with equivalent content and received a B- or better, to meet the 12 core functions specified by the Minnesota statute's licensing requirements:
AddS 5011, AddS 5021, AddS 5031, AddS 5041, AddS 5071, AddS 5081, AddS 5091, ADDS 5121, AddS 5996.
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