Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services, Graduate Certificate

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The 12 to 18-unit graduate certificate in addiction treatment services is offered through the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT). The graduate certificate is available to individuals who already hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and wish to add addiction-specific information to their body of knowledge. It is particularly useful to those pursuing licensure in the state of Nevada as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

NOTE: Students who are solely enrolled in this program are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Contact Information

National Judicial College
Mail Stop 0279
(775) 784-6265
http://casat.org

Admission Requirements

The 12 to 18-unit graduate certificate program serves post-baccalaurete students who:

have counseling experience,
are practicing in the field of Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services, or
pursuing dual licensure in the behavioral health field.

A formal application is required and may be obtained through CASAT. For additional information on this program, visit: casat.org and select “Academic Programs”.

GRE scores are not required for this certificate. With advisor permission, up to two equivalent courses from a student’s masters degree may apply to certificate requirements.

I. Program Requirements

Each student is advised on the four (4) to six (6) courses that best meet their goals after considering any substance use disorder coursework completed at the undergraduate or graduate level and work experience in the behavioral health/substance use disorder field.

*Note: only one course from the Tele-behavioral Health online course series will apply to this certificate. These courses are detailed below and include CAS 661, 662, and 663.

The curriculum is chosen from:

CAS 637 - Aging and Addiction (3 units)
CAS 639 - Exploring Gambling Behaviors (3 units)
CAS 659 - Special Topics in Addiction (1-3 units) (6 units maximum)
CAS 660 - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders I (3 units)
CAS 661 - Clinical Considerations and Technology in Behavioral Health (3 units)
CAS 662 - Ethics and Technology in Behavioral Health Practice (3 units)
CAS 663 - Virtual Client Engagement in Behavioral Health Practice (3 units)
CAS 674 - Overview of Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery (3 units)
CAS 712 - Neuroscience of Addiction (3 units)
CAS 759 - Assessment, Treatment and Case Management (3 units)
CAS 760 - Individual & Group Counseling for Addictions (3 units)
CAS 761 - Couple and Family Treatment of Addictions (3 units)
CAS 791 - Independent Study in Addiction (1 to 3 units)
CEP 642B - Assessment and Diagnosis I (3 units)
CEP 674 - Overview of Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery (3 units)
GERO 637 - Aging and Addiction (3 units)
HDFS 761 - Couple and Family Treatment of Addictions (3 units)
SW 637 - Aging and Addiction (3 units)
SW 660 - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders I (3 units)
SW 674 - Overview of Addiction Prevention, Treatment & Recovery (3 units)

II. Total Credits (12-18 units)

The number of credits required will be determined after the student has met with a CASAT academic advisor and based on the education attainment necessary for the student to achieve their career goals.