Addiction Studies Career Pathway Certificate

Less-Than-One-Year Certificate of Completion

The Career Pathway Certificate in Addiction Studies (19 credits) prepares students in the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for employment in the drug and alcohol treatment field as entry level counselors working under supervision in treatment centers. Students who complete these classes will be prepared to engage in the supervised hours required to take the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (ACCBO) written examination. For students who plan to continue their education, credits earned transfer to the Addiction Studies one-year certificate and the Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science degree.

Core Outcomes: Students who successfully complete the Addiction Studies Career Pathway Certificate will meet the educational requirements for ACCBO and are eligible to take the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level I (CADCI) examination after completing the required 1,000 hour internship. During the internship, students may conduct intake addiction specific assessments/evaluations, co-facilitate addiction treatment groups, perform case management functions with clients, complete record keeping obligations, deliver educational presentations, participate in staff meetings, and effectively utilize clinical supervision.