With an Addiction Studies Certificate, you’ll discover the complexities of addictive behavior and how to offer individuals a fresh start.
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Delivery
Online
Finish in as few as
8 months
Estimated cost per credit
$450
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Molly Koetz
At Bethel, we're committed to helping you get the most out of your education. Your enrollment counselor is here to help you balance your program with your personal life and career goals.Program highlights
Rapid advancement
Our five-week classes allow you to move quickly toward your educational goals.
Designed for current students
Coursework is designed for students currently in undergraduate or graduate programs or who already have a degree in human services, psychology, nursing, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other similar programs.
Cross-cultural awareness
Understand how cultural factors affect your clients and how you can communicate most effectively with persons from all walks of life.
Core counselor skills
Learn personal, interpersonal, and professional skills needed for effective addictions counseling.
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Learn to guide individuals battling addiction toward hope and healing.
At Bethel, counseling means providing the best care to effect change. That's why our certificate program presents the most up-to-date practices shown to improve clients' behaviors. Learn to find research on the subject and how to apply it to your practice. Our focus on evidence-based practice and commitment to holistic care provide an ideal foundation for providing effective addiction counseling.
Top 20
best online certificate in addiction counseling nationwide
- Value Colleges20%
department students double major
Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a certificate in addiction studies?
An Addiction Studies Certificate prepares you for graduate study and entry-level social service careers in a variety of addictions treatment settings.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Practice evidence-based addictions counseling
- Screen, assess, and design addictions treatment plans
- Practice intercultural sensitivity in addictions counseling
- Integrate holistic care into addictions counseling
- Navigate the professional and ethical issues faced by addictions counselors
Employers
Our graduates will prepare for entry-level positions at places like:
- Drug and alcohol treatment centers
- Hospitals
- Mental health clinics
- Recovery programs
- Religious organizations
Areas of Study
Our graduates may continue on to study such areas as:
- Counseling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mental health counseling
- Alcohol and drug counseling certificate
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