Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate Program
Upon completion of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification program students will be prepared to work in the field of substance use disorder treatment. Areas of study include: models of addiction, chemical dependency, substance abuse counseling, trauma, crisis intervention and case management. Graduates of the certificate degree will be eligible to apply to take the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor exam offered by the State of Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling. The certificate coursework also aligns with the requirements for the Behavioral Health Studies Associates degree offered at YCCC for students who wish to continue their education.
Courses
- HUS 101 — Introduction to Human Services
- PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 228 — Addiction and Substance Abuse
- PSY 230 — Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 232 — Introduction to Counseling
- PSY 234 — Trauma and Recovery
- PSY 244 — Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- SWO 102 — Wellness for Professionals
- SWO 111 — Case Management
- SWO 112 — Crisis Intervention
- SWO 201 — Alcohol and Drug Counselor Overview