Substance Abuse Counseling 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.ABUSE.COUNS

The Substance Abuse Counseling certificate is designed to provide cross-training for helping professionals in other disciplines, i.e. bachelor and master level social workers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, criminal justices, etc. It also trains students for employment as a counselor intern. Students are required to complete a 336 hour Practicum experience at an approved agency before applying for Counselor Intern status from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Semester 3

DAAC 2366 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 3 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 33 Credit Hours

Note(s)

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.