Addiction Studies College Credit Certificate
Program Overview
The Human Services program with a specialization in Addiction Studies is designed to prepare students for employment as human services specialists, human services practitioners, chemical dependency practitioners, addiction specialists, mental health and social service practitioners, or to provide supplemental training for persons preveously or currently employed in these occupations. The program is also designed to provide most of the general academic and addiction specific requirements of the Certification Board for Addiction Professionals of Florida.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $2,837.28 |
| Program credits: | 24 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 1 year |
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
9,210 Mental Health Counselors are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 8.0% over the next four years.
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
793 Rehabilitation Counselors are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 0.5% over the next four years.
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
3,234 Healthcare Social Workers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.8% over the next four years.
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
2,407 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.7% over the next four years.
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
4,424 Psychiatric Technicians are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.8% over the next four years.
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