The Certificate in Advanced Addiction Studies (CPAAS) is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work with individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The impact of addiction on the individual, families, and society is addressed.
The sequence of courses in the Certificate in Advanced Addiction Studies offers a holistic and integrative approach to working with substance use and related disorders. Individualized services informed by evidence-based practices are explored. Areas covered include theories of addiction, current intervention strategies, ethics, communication skills, comprehensive case management, documentation, relapse prevention, and the recovery process. Strong consideration is given to culture, diversity, stigmatization, and special populations as related to substance use recovery. A model of personal and professional growth is presented to promote resilience and longevity for counselors in the field of addiction.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Promote the integration of practical psychological knowledge with formal academic learning.
- Foster growth in intellectual accomplishment and an opportunity to develop an executive level perspective on practices in the behavioral sciences.
- Provide graduate study that does not commit to a full graduate program, but allows learners an option to pursue a graduate degree program upon the successful completion of the graduate certificate program in the behavioral sciences.
- Promote the acquisition of psychological concepts, principles, standards, and processes as it relates to the behavioral sciences.
- Encourage legal and ethical behavior as it relates to the behavioral sciences.
- Encourage ethical behavior regarding information technology skills as it applies to mental health environments.
- Promote the analysis and evaluation of information critically and effectively.
- Foster the integration of an understanding and awareness of human diversity as it relates to the behavioral sciences.
Licensure and Certification
The Certificate in Advanced Addiction Studies provides 270 hours of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) specific education. The optional practicum experience may be required for some levels of certification.
California Southern University is approved by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). This certificate program is approved by CCAPP and the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). For more information on how to become California and/or nationally certified, contact CCAPP at www.ccapp.us and/or www.naadac.org. A minimum grade of "B" is required in all courses to earn this certificate.
United States: CalSouthern has made a determination that this curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the field of addiction treatment in the following states: CA, MD, NV, UT. Some states may have additional requirements that are not part of the curriculum, but which can be satisfied at CalSouthern.
CalSouthern has made a determination that this curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the field of addiction treatment in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. This program does not accept applications from prospective learners who reside in these states.
Other Jurisdictions: This program does not accept applications from prospective learners who reside outside of the jurisdictions listed above.
Required Courses (18 Total Credits Required)
| PSY 6511 | Substance Use and Related Disorders | 3 |
| PSY 6309 | Advanced Ethical and Professional Issues in Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 7534 | Dual Diagnosis | 3 |
| PSY 7307 | Advanced Physiology and Pharmacology of Addiction | 3 |
| PSY 7007 | Advanced Case Management: Assessment, Treatment Planning, Relapse Prevention And Aftercare | 3 |
| PSY 7316 | Advanced Personal and Professional Wellness for the Substance Abuse Counselor | 3 |
Note for Doctor of Psychology learners pursuing the Certificate in Advanced Addiction Studies through specific elective choices: PSY 7738 Advanced Psychology of Addiction and Compulsive Behaviors must be taken in place of PSY 6511. Please notify your academic advisor and the Registrar’s office of your intent to earn the certificate and to ensure the appropriate elective courses are added to your degree plan.
Optional Course
| PSY 7508 | Supervised Practicum in Advanced Addiction Studies | 6 |
While California Southern University, as a member of the AIU System, is part of a Title IV eligible institution offering Title IV eligible programs, CalSouthern has elected and designated this program as not participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs. This means students enrolling in this program may not use Federal Student Aid to help pay for this program. Instead, it offers a variety of zero interest payment options for students.