This 30 credit hour credentialing program will provide students certification in the State of Kansas in addictions counseling. This curriculum is SRS/AAPS approved.

This program will fulfill a critical need in the community to comply with K.S.A. 21-4729/SB 123 requirements effective July 1, 2003. In most cases, this statute provides for mandatory treatment in lieu of incarceration.

Required Courses:

• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Introduction to Addictions (3)
• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Individual Counseling in Addictions (3)
• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Family & Addictions (3)
• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Ethics in Addictions Counseling (3)
• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Diversity & Special Populations-Addictions Counseling (3)
• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Group Counseling with Addiction Populations (3)
• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Pharmacology & High Risk Medical Issues (3)
• SOCW 670 Workshop in Social Work: Client Management Procedures (3)
• PSY 300 Abnormal Psychology (3)
• SOCW 672 Internship in Social Work: Addictions (3)

Total...............................30 credit hours

The Addictions Certification program is coordinated by the Social Work program.