2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

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2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Social and Human Services Technology - Addiction and Recovery Studies Certificate

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The Social and Human Services Technology department offers a Certificate in Addiction and Recovery Studies.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Social and Human Services Technology - Addiction and Recovery Studies certificate, the graduate should be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of addictive processes as they relate to human behavior and development from a biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual perspective.
Meet the education requirements needed to take the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board certificate exam.

Note: This certificate does not lead to a certification or licensure in the substance abuse field. See program advisor for additional requirements.

Fall Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1 or 2

SAB 110 Introduction to Addiction and Recovery Studies Credits: 3 ²

Total Credits: 3

Spring Semester I

8 Weeks Session 2

SAB 120 Intake and Assessment Credits: 3 ³
SAB 135 Addictive Process Credits: 3 ³

Total Credits: 6

Fall Semester II

8 Weeks Session 1

HSE 220 Case Management Credits: 3 ^{1, 2}

8 Weeks Session 2

SAB 210 Addiction and Recovery Counsel Credits: 3 ^{1, 2}

Total Credits: 3-6

Spring Semester II

8 Weeks Session 1

GRO 150 Aging and Addiction Credits: 3 ^{1, 3}

8 Weeks Session 2

SAB 240 Diversity, Ethics, and Trends in Addiction & Recovery Credits: 3 ^{1, 3}

Total Credits: 3-6

Total credit hours required for certificate: 18

1. Electives

Must take 3 courses from the following:

GRO 150 Aging and Addiction Credits: 3
HSE 220 Case Management Credits: 3
SAB 210 Addiction and Recovery Counsel Credits: 3
SAB 240 Diversity, Ethics, and Trends in Addiction & Recovery Credits: 3

Notes:

2. Fall only
3. Spring only