Addiction Studies, CERT

College Certificate: (ADD-CERT)

About the Program

The Addiction Studies College Certificate program prepares graduates to work as entry level professionals in centers and facilities serving persons who are dependent upon addictive substances. Helping individuals, families and communities with challenges of addiction in interpersonal, familial and community problems is the focus of the addiction studies program. This certificate seeks to prepare students to tackle the problems of addiction by teaching them the knowledge and necessary skills to understand and address these issues.

College Certificate Goals

• To prepare students for State of Michigan Certification as a Certified Addictions paraprofessional
• To prepare students to work for organizations and agencies as paraprofessionals to deliver quality helping services to those in need of assistance and support while improving the social functioning and wellbeing of clients
• To enhance career opportunities and advancement in the Behavioral Sciences industry

College Certificate Outcomes

• Meet the educational requirements to become certified by taking the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) examination and passing with at least 85% and/or the State of Michigan Social Services Technician examination
• Implement themes of the Social Work Mission while assisting clients
• Navigate through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, while employing the most appropriate ethics
• Learn about various substance abuse, social programs, services, activities, agencies, organizations and institutions that will be useful in advocating and providing services to clients

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer