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Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Program

The Chemical Dependency Program is designed to train people in the skills necessary for assisting chemically dependent persons to alleviate that dependency. The program includes courses designed to provide students with a knowledge of the field through focusing on the development of counseling skills specific to the needs of chemically dependent clientele as identified by appropriate agencies.

This certificate program provides academic and experiential training intended to prepare persons for chemical dependency certification. It has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Certification of Drug and Alcohol Counselors (March, 2007).

Requirements for admission to the chemical dependency certificate program, the applicant must: 

bulletLetter of application to program director;
bulletProvide at least two letters of recommendation;
bulletSuccessfully complete a personal interview with Psychology Faculty members, including at least one faculty member from the chemical dependency training program;
bulletCareful attention will be given to previous work experience, academic background, scholarship, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the field of chemical dependency.

Chemical Dependency Certification Curriculum (21 credit hours)

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Foundations of Chemical Dependency Treatment I (4)

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Foundations of Chemical Dependency Treatment II (4)

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AIDS & Ethical Issues in CD Treatment (1)

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Psychology of Addictions (3)

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Biological Systems of Chemical Dependence (3)

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Recovery and Relapse (3)

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Chemical Dependency Internship (3)

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