Graduate Certificate in Addictions
Treatment programs and counseling could help individuals overcome their addictions
and move on to live happier, more productive lives. A graduate certificate from
Kaplan University could prepare you to help others and develop a rewarding career
with real-world results.*
Why Earn a Certificate in Addictions?
If you're a practicing professional with a bachelor's degree or planning
to pursue graduate-level studies in psychology, the Graduate Certificate in
Addictions program may be the right fit. The program is designed to prepare you
for a career as an addictions counselor or prevention specialist where you'll
work with patients one-on-one and in group settings to help them overcome
their addictions.*
The certificate program includes comprehensive studies of contemporary theories
in addiction recovery and the real-world application of those theories. You'll
explore how to analyze an individual's situation and apply the appropriate strategies
that help lead to recovery.
Work environments for graduates may include hospitals, intervention programs, halfway
homes, outpatient centers, clinics, or mental health facilities.†
As an addictions counselor or prevention specialist you could:
- Assist patients with identifying and overcoming addictive behaviors.
- Create treatment plans to help patients achieve their recovery goals.
- Counsel family members and loved ones in dealing with addiction.
- Prevent addiction through advocacy and training programs.
Why Choose Kaplan University?
Kaplan University's Graduate Certificate in Addictions is offered through the
College of Arts and Sciences. Earning your certificate through Kaplan University
could position you for success in your chosen field. Our program is designed to
offer you comprehensive knowledge of theories and information technologies related
to psychology and addictions. The coursework goes beyond theory to teach ethical,
legal, individual, and sociocultural implications of choices in the field of psychology.
Earning your graduate certificate through Kaplan University could prepare you to
pursue one of several career options in the field of psychology. Qualified credits
could also be applied toward other Kaplan University degree programs.‡
The Graduate Certificate in Addictions is not eligible for Title IV federal financial
aid.
*Note: applicants will have to meet additional degree and experience requirements
to qualify. Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to
pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University
does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible
for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional certification
or licensing may be required to work in certain fields. Check with your state or
local licensing agency for more details.
The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree
requirements in Kaplan University's Graduate Certificate in Addictions do not
guarantee or prepare graduates for state licensure.
†Some employers may require individuals to undergo criminal background
checks as a condition of their employment. In addition, individuals may be required
to complete a background check prior to taking professional licensing, certification,
or registration exams. Individuals who have prior felony convictions or serious
misdemeanors may be denied the opportunity to take professional licensing, certification,
or registration exams, or may be denied a license or certification to practice in
some states, even if the exam is taken and successfully completed.
‡Kaplan University does not guarantee the transferability of credit.
See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
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