Chemical Dependency Certification Option
This option is designed to meet the requirements for the Kentucky Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board for individuals who wish to be certified as chemical dependency counselors.
- Hold a bachelor's degree
- Complete a total of 270 classroom hours. This includes four classes and one three credit hour practicum (135 hour practicum).
- Successfully complete 6,000 hours of paid practicum under a certified chemical dependency counselor.
- Pass both a written and oral examination.
Admission Requirements
- General admission to graduate study.
- Must hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field.
Required courses:
SWK 660 - Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counseling |
3 |
SWK 661 - Alcohol, Alcoholism, & Chemical Dependency |
3 |
SWK 662 - Approaches to Chemical Dependency Treatment I |
3 |
SWK 663 - Approaches to Chemical Dependency Treatment II |
3 |
SWK 664 - Practicum in Chemical Dependency |
3 |
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED |
15 |
Requirements for the Program
- Satisfy admission requirements for the University and be unconditionally admitted to the program.
- Must complete all courses including practicum with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Competencies Required in the Program
- Students will be expected to demonstrate competency in individual and group counseling concerning drug and alcohol issues.
- Students will be able to apply acquired assessment and referral skills related to chemical dependency.
- Students will develop competencies enabling them to work with a variety of populations.
Assessment Procedures
- Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of skills as they progress through the individual courses through examinations and taped videos whereby students display skills.
Overall demonstration of skills will be measured during the last course (SWK 664 - Practicum in Chemical Dependency). Students will be placed in an agency setting whereby they can practice/demonstrate the skill sets they have learned in previous courses.
- Upon completion of the required courses and the 135 hour practicum, the program will track completion rates for the students completing the 6,000 hour practicum along with the oral and written examinations.
Students who wish to continue in pursuit of a master's degree after completing the Chemical Dependency Certification will need to seek the counsel of their advisor in order to determine an appropriate track.