Substance Abuse Counselor

Degree Type

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Certificate

Study Options

Online

Substance Abuse Counseling

Given the current societal trends which focus on the increasing demand for substance abuse counselors, you will gain the skills needed to help people with addictions to alcohol and other drugs.

The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) 30-credit program provides you with a solid foundation that can lead to career advancement in the human services and health care fields. Learn to assess level and type of addiction, identify associated life issues, and set up treatment plans. You’ll be equipped with strategies for early intervention, prevention, and treatment. Certain courses may satisfy requirements in some other undergraduate programming.

Certification and Credentials

Satisfactory completion of the program will provide you with the opportunity to receive your CASAC-T certificate from the NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

Opportunities: Our Certificate program prepares students to work with people who have addictions to alcohol and other drugs. Counselors work in the fields of substance abuse treatment (detoxification, rehabilitation, and long-term residential modalities), medical health, mental health, school prevention, correctional services, homeless shelters, and in private practice.

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Admission

The CASAC Addiction Counseling Program is available to both current Monroe College students and to new enrolling students who are interested in earning this 30-credit certificate.

Class Schedule

Schedule - Courses are offered on-site and virtually. However, due to the current environment, many courses are now being offered fully virtually.

Prerequisites or Degree Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

This program is offered all year-long (Winter, Spring, and Fall semesters).