Substance Use and Addiction Certificate to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC previously named CSAC).
This certificate is ideal for paraprofessionals in the community that are seeking jobs and/or promotions at substance abuse treatment programs. Also, students enrolled in any major on campus can complete this certificate.
Requirements:
The minimum requirement to enroll in the Certificate program is a high school diploma or equivalent.
Students can complete the certificate within one academic year. The certificate consists of eight courses (22 credit hours). Within the eight courses, students must complete a 300-hour internship.
At the end of this certificate, students will have to take a state examination and upon passing the exam, they will be certified as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
The certificate will begin in Fall 2024. Students will have to complete to apply to be officially admitted in the Certificate program. Students can enroll in individual courses; however, certificates are issued only to students that officially apply and are enrolled in the certificate program. Students must be admitted into the Certificate program to enroll in SUA 400 - Substance Use and Addiction Seminar and Internship. For more information, contact Dr. Kim Downing, LCSW, ACSW via email at ksdowning@ecsu.edu or via phone at 252-335-3135.
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