Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate

Location(s): Eastfield

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Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level I Certificate)

Eastfield campus only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.SUB.MENTAL.HLTH

The Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate is designed to provide cross-training for helping professionals in the faith-based communities and the social services agencies. Completers of the 18 hours will be granted the Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate focusing on Co-Occurring Disorders.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 18 Credit Hours

Note(s)

Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s degree need to consult the Substance Abuse Counseling Chair before taking any Substance Abuse Prevention classes.