Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Graduate Certificate
Course Delivery: 80-99% Online
Total Credits: 18
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $350.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $490.00
Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator
Degree Overview
As a student in the IU Online Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, you’ll evaluate and critically analyze scholarship in the field, apply counseling skills to meet the needs of diverse clients, and apply strategies for helping people identify addiction’s impact on their lives, their relationships, and their health.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree
- 3.0 minimum GPA
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts from each undergraduate institution
- Resume
- Personal statement (250 words)
Application Dates
Fall semester: Aug 1
Spring semester: Jan 1
Aid Note: This program is only eligible for aid under IU South Bend. All other hosts campuses are ineligible for financial aid.
This graduate certificate is available at IU Bloomington, IU East, IU Columbus, IU Kokomo, and IU South Bend.
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling 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
To earn a Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, you must complete 18 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Addiction counseling theories and techniques (core) course (3 credits)
- Clinical appraisal and assessment course (3 credits)
- Clinical problems and applications course (3 credits)
- Psychoactive drugs and psychopharmacology course (3 credits)
- Diversity course (3 credits)
- Practicum course (3 credits)
Please note that the practicum must be completed on campus.
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-G 510 | Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Counseling | 3 Credits |
| PSY-G 510 | Alcohol and Drug Counseling | 3 Credits |
| PSY-P 535 | Introduction to Addictions Counseling | 3 Credits |
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