Overview

The Addictions Counseling certificate at Kent State University supplements existing Kent State health and behavioral health degree programs, such as psychology, health education, and human development and family studies.

Key Features

The certificate in Addictions Counseling at Kent State University also allows in-career professionals to specialize in addictions counseling (e.g., nurses, clergy, rehabilitation counselors, mental health therapists). Successful completion of the first course in the certificate provides students the opportunity to apply for the chemical dependency counselor assistant (CDCA) credential from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

Course content includes theories and models of addiction and addictive behaviors; pharmacology (i.e., review of substances typically misused, as well as medications used to treat symptoms of substance use disorders); screening and diagnostic assessment of substance use and co-occurring disorders; case conceptualization and treatment planning using the American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria; evidence-based practices in addictions (e.g., motivational interviewing, contingency management); and legal and ethical considerations in addictions counseling.

Experiential training is infused throughout the curriculum (e.g., use of simulated clients) and culminates in a practicum in the field at an approved behavioral healthcare facility offering addictions services under the supervision of an approved licensed behavioral healthcare provider.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Addictions Counseling undergraduate certificate from Kent State University will be able to:

Articulate comprehension of a range of models or theories of addiction and evidence-based practices in addictions counseling.

Demonstrate at least minimal competence in addictions-related services, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling session facilitation, and coordination of care.

Apply for licensure as chemical dependency counselors in Ohio.

Apply for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) credential through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practices and Theories in Addictions Counseling

Evidence-based Approaches in Addictions Counseling

Addictions Counseling

Planning Care in Addictions Counseling

Addictions Counseling Practicum

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

16 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6700 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6700 USD / year

≈ 6700 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6500 USD / year

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Resident: $9,500 part-time

Non-Resident: 9,600 part-time

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