Alcohol/Drug Counseling Certificate

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Faculty:
Denise Hendershott
Molly Hockenberry
Teresa VanDorn

Completion of this certificate is a step towards applying to the Ohio Credentialing Board to become a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor.  Practicum must  be taken at an approved  Drug/Alcohol treatment facility (see Public Service Department Chair for prior approval of practicum site).  Courses must be completed within a three-year period (exceptions require approval of the Dean of Health Sciences). A minimum grade of C- is required in all HSV courses and an overall certificate grade-point average of 2.00. An acceptable Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI&I) report is required in order to begin the practicum(s). Various practicum sites have specific background check requirements.

Alcohol/Drug Counseling Certificate Classes:

• HSV 103 - Experience in Small Groups
• HSV 107 - Introduction to Human Services
• HSV 110 - Introduction to Case Management
• HSV 116 - Interviewing Techniques
• HSV 124 - Families in Crisis
• HSV 201 - Basic Couseling Skills I
• HSV 219 - Drug Abuse and Treatment
• *HSV 240 - Practicum
• *HSV 242 - Practicum Seminar
• PSY 250 - Abnormal Psychology

(* HSV 240 & HSV 242 must be taken concurrently)

Upon successful completion of a certificate program, a “Certificate Request” form (in PDF fromat) must be completed in the Student Records Office in order to receive a certificate.

Related Programs/Certificates:
Behavior Management Certificate (Human Services)
Community Health Worker Certificate
Family Service Worker Certificate (Credential)
Human Services Associate Degree Program
On-Campus Addictions Study Bachelor's Program