Substance Abuse Counseling

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MINOR OR CERTIFICATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING

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CORE CLASSES

21 SH

Introduction to Drug Use and Abuse Addiction and Prevention Treatment Systems Counseling and Psychotherapy Group Dynamics Substance Abuse Counseling Case Management INTERNSHIP I & II (for CSAC Certification)

6 SH

TOTAL HOURS

27 SH

Students can complete a minor or certificate in Substance Abuse Counselor. The minor is 21 semester hours. For students who are not seeking certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the BC certificate can be completed in 21 semester hours. Students seeking Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification from the Virginia Board of Counseling will complete 27 semester hours of coursework at Bluefield College. Six hours in internships will be completed to meet state requirements.