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Addiction Intervention

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$518.62
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$621.98

Addiction Intervention

Graduate Certificate

The prevalence of psychoactive drugs, like opioid, methamphetamine, and alcohol, is reaching epidemic proportions with drug overdose now the leading cause of accidental death in the US. The result is a growing need for trained non-clinical professionals with sufficient knowledge of these drugs to refer individuals to agencies practicing evidence-based practices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 23.2 percent employment growth, or roughly 23,800 jobs, for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors between 2016 and 2026. In 2018, the US News & World Report ranked substance abuse related jobs #4 in Best Social Services Jobs.

The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Addiction Intervention is designed to provide professionals in such fields as public health, education, criminal justice, social work, sociology, and psychology with evidence-based practices in prevention and treatment to enhance referral to qualified clinical professionals.

As a student in this program, you examine scientific research related to addiction prevention, treatment, and co-occurring conditions; integrate motivational interviewing techniques into professional relationships with individuals demonstrating addictive behaviors; develop a referral list of addiction centers and counselors who practice evidence-based practices; and develop a catalog of effective evidence-based therapeutic practices for treating addictive disease. Upon completion of the certificate coursework, Indiana University's School of Public Health, as well as the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA) will award you the Professional Certificate.

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Addiction Intervention could serve you in such careers as:

Substance abuse counselor
Behavioral disorder counselor
Community health worker
State and county personnel
School teacher
School nurse
School administrators
School psychologist
Therapist
Social worker
Case manager
Corrections officer
Health and safety manager

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Addiction Intervention, you must complete 15 credit hours of core addiction intervention courses.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose (500 words or less)
Resume
TOEFL score (minimum 80) or IELTS score (minimum 7) - international students only

Courses

Core

SPH-H 664	Public Health Approaches to Substance Abuse Prevention for Adolescents and Young Adults (Fall)	3 Credits
SPH-H 665	Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents and Young Adults in the Context of Public Health (Spring)	3 Credits
SPH-H 667	History of Public Health Approaches to Addiction Treatment and Recovery for Adolescents and Young Adults (Fall)	3 Credits
SPH-H 668	Motivational Interviewing (Fall – Spring – Summer)	3 Credits
SPH-H 670	Introduction to Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders for Public Health Professionals (Summer)	3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $518.62

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1555.86

Note:

-Additional fees will apply.

-This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $621.98

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1865.94

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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