Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling

Mission Statement

The graduate certificate program is designed to provide Counseling students with adequate knowledge of theory, application of counseling skills particularly as it relates to addictions counseling, knowledge of both normal and pathological development and behavior, and expertise in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Admission Requirements

Option 1: Admission for Current Students

Students must be admitted to the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Counseling program at Troy University. See Graduate Admissions and the Master of Science in Counseling program requirements.

Option 2: Admission for Post-Master’s Students - Completed Master’s in Counseling (48 sh minimum)

Students who have graduated from a master’s degree counseling program (minimum 48 semester hours) at Troy University or another university may be admitted to the certificate program. See Post Master’s Admission and Certificate Program Admission Requirements in the graduate catalog. Admission is unconditional.

Additional requirements for Option 2:

• completion of a master’s in counseling degree program that required 48 semester hours or equivalent.
• degree is from a regionally accredited university
• degree in counseling must have included a counseling clinical practicum and internship
• two letters of professional reference

Course Requirements

Students admitted to the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program may qualify for the Certificate by completing five (5) specified courses or 15 semester hours with an overall 3.0 grade point average or better.

Other Requirements

Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to their home campuses:

1. Certification Intent
2. Copy of student transcript

Degree Plan

Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling Certificate Plan/Progress Record