Alcoholism and Addictions Certificate

Required Courses for Certificate: 29 Credits

• HS 411 - Alcoholism 3 credits.
• HS 412 - Addictions and Dependencies 3 credits.
• HS 419 - Alcoholism and Addictions in the Family and Society 3 credits.
• HS 444 - Principles of Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling 3 credits.
• HS 445 - Alcoholism and Addictions Evaluation and Treatment Planning 3 credits.
• HS 470 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling I 3 credits.
• HS 471 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling II 3 credits.
• HS 472 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling III 4 credits.
• ENG 103 - Writing for Effective Communication 3 credits.
• LIB 100 - Library Research Strategies 1 credit.

Note(s):

Professional standards of conduct and adherence to the ethical principles of OASAS (such as avoidance of any illegal psychoactive substances or abusing any legal substances, including alcohol and prescription medications) will be required as a precondition for participation in the practicums. In addition, agencies/facilities offering practicums reserve the right to conduct appropriate tests to assure compliance with the foregoing.

(A minimum of 19 credits toward this certificate must be taken at St. Joseph’s College. Approval is necessary before registering for the practicum. Students who earn below a B in HS 470  may not register for HS 471 , and students who earn below a B in HS 471  may not register for HS 472 . Approval required to take HS 470 , HS 471 , and HS 472  concurrently. A cumulative index of 2.0 with a grade of B or better in the practicums is required for the certificate.)