Indiana U Bloomington Alcohol & Drug Counseling (Online Certificate)
Indiana University Bloomington offers one counseling-related option here: the certificate in alcohol and drug counseling. This online program is designed for students and working professionals who want training in substance addiction and intervention.
The program focuses on the core functions of addiction counseling, prevention, intervention, crisis management, and the impact of addiction on clients and their relationships. It is offered as a 100 percent online program, but it also includes some in-person coursework because the practicum must be completed on campus. The certificate may also help students meet some requirements for Indiana licensure as an associate licensed addictions counselor, depending on their academic background.
The certificate in alcohol and drug counseling is an 18-credit program for Indiana residents only. It includes courses such as introduction to alcohol and drug counseling; alcohol and drug counseling; introduction to addictions counseling; screening and assessment of alcohol and drug abuse problems; principles of psychological assessment and prediction; counseling approaches with addictions; legal and illegal drugs of abuse; and legal and illegal drugs of abuse. Students also learn to examine their own attitudes and beliefs about mental health, substance use, and culturally diverse groups.
The program is intended for working professionals in higher education, mental health, counseling, social work, and psychology, as well as graduate students with a related bachelor’s degree or those seeking a certificate on the way to degree completion. It also suits students who want a credential from a highly ranked university to demonstrate their expertise to employers.
Admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a completed online application, and a personal statement of no more than 250 words. International students must also submit a minimum TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. The program does not require the GRE.
Indiana University Bloomington is in Bloomington, Indiana, and is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. The School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and it is also a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).
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Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (Online Collaborative)
107 S Indiana AveBloomington, Indiana
Program Essentials
Post-Bachelor's Certificate
Counseling: Substance Abuse & Addiction
Yes
0 – No required campus visits specified
18
Fall, Spring
Can be completed in 12 to 18 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
IN Only (all others restricted)
Program Tuition
18
$360.00
$6,480.00
N/A
N/A
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