SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
Technical Certificate
Dr. Vava Cook · (901) 333-5347
Students completing this program, including the recommended elective, will earn 100 percent of the education hours required by the State of Tennessee for state licensure as a substance abuse counselor. This training program does not include the state’s required work experience component for licensure. Becoming a state licensed substance abuse counselor greatly enhances career opportunities in this field. This training program has been approved for counselor licensure credit by the Tennessee Alcohol and Drug Credentialing Board. Completion of this program is not a guarantee of employment in this field.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HSER 1450 | Orientation to Primary Functions of Substance Abuse Counselor | 3 |
| HSER 1700 | Adult Development | 3 |
| HSER 1500 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| HSER1 1820 | The Skilled Helper | 3 |
| HSER 1510 | Principles of Substance Abuse Education | 3 |
| HSER 1520 | Methods of Substance Abuse Treatment | 3 |
| HSER 1850 | Group Facilitation Skills | 3 |
| HSER 1550 | Ethics for the Substance Abuse Counselor | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 23 |
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