Substance Abuse Counseling Technical Certificate
Academic Map
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course | Notes | Credits | mc |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSER 1450 Orientation to Function of Subs Abuse CounselorSuccessive Courses |
3 | ||
| HSER 1700 Adult DevelopmentSuccessive Courses |
3 | ||
| HSER 1500 Counseling Theories |
3 | ||
| HSER 1820 The Skilled Helper: Techniques & Strategies |
3 | ||
| HSER 1510 Principles of Substance Abuse Education |
3 | ||
| Semester Credits | 15 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course | Notes | Credits | mc |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSER 1520 Methods of Subs Abuse TreatmentSuccessive Courses |
Prereq: HSER 1500 | 3 | |
| HSER 1850 Group Facilitation SkillsSuccessive Courses |
Prereq: HSER 1820 | 3 | |
| HSER 1550 Ethics for Subs Abuse Counselor |
3 | ||
| Semester Credits | 9 |
To stay on track, these courses must be taken in order.
General Advising Notes
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2019-2022
This program is not designed to transfer.
General Advising Notes
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.
TN Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
To contact the Board, call 615-741-5735 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
Unit1HRB.Health@tn.gov
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
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