The demand for substance abuse counselors is increasing. Complement your studies with a minor that equips you to help tackle a global drug crisis.
You'll gain knowledge and experience in essential areas for competent professional practice, as identified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This minor may also meet the didactic requirements for substance abuse credentialing, such as the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credential in Virginia.*
* Interested in Virginia CSAC credentialing? This minor will prepare you for the post-graduation residency phase and fulfills the educational hours required to take the National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (NCAC-I) exam as set by the Virginia Board of Counseling. Outside of Virginia? Please check with your state for transferability.
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Program Information
Total
18 Credit Hours (six courses)
ENGL 211C, ENGL 221C, or ENGL 231C must be completed as a prerequisite for courses in this minor.
A minor can only be earned as part of a bachelor's degree. Talk with an ODUGlobal enrollment counselor to determine if you have credits that will transfer.
Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.
Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.
This minor and the CSAC credential are beneficial in public and private settings such as:
Outpatient practices
Residential and rehabilitation centers
Detoxification centers
Hospitals and medical clinics
Grief and trauma centers
Addiction treatment and recovery centers/programs
Methadone and Suboxone clinics
Geriatric facilities
Jails and prisons
Courts and probation settings
Schools and adolescent/youth programs
Social service settings
Total
18 Credit Hours (six courses)
ENGL 211C, ENGL 221C, or ENGL 231C must be completed as a prerequisite for courses in this minor.
A minor can only be earned as part of a bachelor's degree. Talk with an ODUGlobal enrollment counselor to determine if you have credits that will transfer.
Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.
Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.
This minor and the CSAC credential are beneficial in public and private settings such as:
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.
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