2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
Drug and Addiction Studies, Certificate
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Introduction
There is an increasing demand from industry, education, social services, criminal justice, treatment centers, and research institutes for staff trained in drug and addiction studies. To meeting this need for qualified personnel, the University of South Carolina offers the Graduate Certificate in Drug and Addiction Studies. This pamphlet provides a brief description of the program, the curriculum, and application and contact information.
The Program
The Graduate Certificate Program in Drug and Addiction Studies was approved by the University’s Board of Trustees in 2003. The Program is administered by the College of Social Work. It provides post-baccalaureate students with opportunities to develop broad competencies in preparation for employment in a range of fields addressing alcohol and drug-related problems. Students may pursue the Certificate independently or in conjunction with another graduate course of study.
The Program is interdisciplinary, involving faculty and courses from several academic departments, including criminology and criminal justice, public health, medicine, social work, and psychology. The Program’s faculty is composed of professionals and researchers prepared to provide students with a range of knowledge in the areas of education, prevention, treatment, and enforcement, both in traditional classroom and experiential contexts. The Program is designed for completion in three to four academic semesters during which students gain a broad perspective on the alcohol and drug field through the core curriculum and then specialize in one of three areas of emphasis – counseling, research, or prevention.
Certificate Requirements (18 Hours)
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. |
All students are required to take:
Students are required to take two of the following:
Admissions Criteria
In order to be admitted to the Graduate Certificate Program in Drug and Addiction Studies, the applicant must submit the following to The Graduate School:
- graduate application form
- two letters of reference from professors or employers
- an official transcript from each college or university previously attended.
If the student has already applied or been admitted to a graduate program at this University, previously submitted materials will be accepted.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure that all required application materials have been received.
Admission to the Certificate program is on a selective basis and is determined by the academic preparation and personal qualifications of the applicant. The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on all advanced undergraduate courses is normally expected. An applicant who has not attained the required undergraduate grade point average may be required to submit a score of at least 800 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) may be substituted for the GRE. How to Apply
All students must apply through the University of South Carolina Graduate School, including students already enrolled at the USC in a separate graduate course of study. Applications should list “Graduate Certificate Program in Drug and Addiction Studies” on the application form under degree pursued. The Program accepts applications on a rolling basis (students may begin the Program in Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.
For Additional Information:
Dr. Nancy K. Brown
Graduate Certificate Program in Drug and Addiction Studies
College of Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
Phone: (803) 777-3511 nancyb@mailbox.sc.edu |