About the Certificate
Students must complete four courses in the substance abuse studies certificate program, along with an 18-hour workshop. The workshop includes six hours on ethics and 12 hours on HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases. The courses and additional workshop constitute the 180 hours of substance abuse specific education mandated by the Board, and together cover all of the competencies needed for licensure in substance abuse practice. Students must also be under the direct supervision of a NCSAPPB approved supervisor (CCS/CSI).

Who Should Apply to the Program?

• Apply as a current WCU student
• Apply as a practitioner - non-credit

About the Courses

Four 15-week courses and the workshop are required to meet the coursework standards of NCSAPPB. These courses are approved by the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB). Select any course below for more informaton.

Workshop - HIV/AIDS and other Communicable Diseases and Ethics

The four courses described below are designed to meet the NCSAPPB requirements for substance abuse practice licensure. The courses are taught one afternoon/evening a week over a 10-15 week schedule at either the Enka or Cullowhee campus on a rotating basis. Students are expected to first complete SOCW 420/520, Addictions, before taking the other three courses. For students who are not currently enrolled at WCU, the fee for each course is $425. (NO COLLEGE CREDIT GIVEN). Practitioners who have been accepted to the program may REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.

Addictions

Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment

Science of Addiction

Methods of Substance Abuse Treatment

For registration information, contact Dr. Susan Fouts at 828-227-3688 or sfouts@wcu.edu