Addiction Counseling Certificate

The Addiction Counseling Certificate program is designed to provide additional training to those desiring advanced knowledge and skills in addiction counseling. With record instances of drug related overdose deaths and shortages in licensed addiction professionals, this certificate will help meet the training needs of those desiring to serve as addiction counselors during this challenging time.

Admission Criteria

Candidates applying to the certificate program must have earned at least a Bachelor’s degree and submit official academic transcripts as well as a statement of interest.

Consideration

Students with one year (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency related work experience may receive credit towards COUN 712, Addiction Counseling Practicum.

Please submit your application for admission into Xavier University’s Graduate Programs online on the following webpage: https://admit.xavier.edu/apply/

Curriculum

COUN 639 - Substance Use Recovery and Prevention
COUN 710 - Relationships and Addictions
COUN 711 - Addiction Special Topics
COUN 712 - Addiction Counseling Practicum
COUN 767 - Treating Addictive Disorders