Addictions Education, Certificate (0492)
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/csa
Program Coordinator
Monica G. Burke, monica.burke@wku.edu, (270) 745-4953
This 12-hour interdisciplinary certificate program in addictions education prepares students to provide counseling or education services and/or support services to individuals abusing or experiencing addiction. Individuals who complete the program will be knowledgeable about the various components of addictions and will have skills related to their professional field such as prevention strategies, assessment procedures, intervention skills, treatment, and recovery support.
Program Admission
Admission Requirements
Graduate School Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate School admission requirements.
Program Requirements (12 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CNS 637 | Theories of Addiction | 3 |
| CNS 647 | Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | 3 |
| CNS 667 | Counseling Substance and Process Addictions | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| One course related to the program content and approved by certificate advisor. | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |