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  Mar 26, 2025
 
2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
  
2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Drug and Addiction Studies, Certificate


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Certificate Requirements College of Social Work 

The College of Social Work administers the Graduate Certificate Program in Drug and Addiction Studies. This is an 18-credit hour, interdisciplinary program. The goals of the program are to impart basic knowledge in prevention, education, treatment, and research and to offer the opportunity to develop competence in this subspecialty.


Certificate Requirements (18 Hours)


Fifty percent of all courses taken have to be at the 700 level or higher.

Required Courses


All students are required to take:

Electives


Two additional electives are required. Electives are approved by the student’s academic advisor and are chosen according to the student’s area of professional interest.

Internship or Practicum


A 3 credit-hour internship or practicum is required for all students and may be arranged through any of the participating disciplines. Examples of internships include appointments with local agencies involved with drug issues or work on an active research project. Faculty mentors work closely with students to help them secure the practicum.

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