The 28-credit alcoholism and addictions counseling certificate prepares health, human services and human resources practitioners to provide counseling and referral services to people affected by alcoholism, drug abuse and dependency. The certificate's courses can be applied toward the bachelor’s degrees in community health and human services, health administration and organizational management.
St. Joseph’s College has been granted approval (provider No. AI 0016 AL) by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for the College’s expanded certificate to constitute appropriate education and supervised practical training necessary to qualify for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) examination.
Requirements | Campus |
| CHS 411 Alcoholism |   |
| CHS 412 Addictions and Dependencies | |
| CHS 419 Alcoholism and Addictions in the Family and Society | |
| CHS 444 Principles of Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling | |
| CHS 445 Alcoholism and Addictions Evaluation and Treatment Plan | |
| ENG 103 Writing for Effective Communication | |
| CHS 470 Practicum in Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling I | |
| CHS 471 Practicum in Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling II | |
| CHS 472 Practicum in Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling III | |
| Nineteen credits must be taken at St. Joseph’s College. | |
