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Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department of Counseling

Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior

The Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior certificate is designed for professionals in agencies and private practice who wish to build their knowledge and therapeutic skills related to substance abuse, addiction, and compulsive behavior. Certificate credits can be applied toward our MS and PhD programs.

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Total Program: 20 quarter credits
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Next Start Date: April 9, 2012
Credit: $451

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Required Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • COUN5004 - Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors
  • COUN5258 - Group Therapy and Treatment of Compulsive and Addictive Behaviors
  • COUN5260 - Theories and Models for the Treatment of Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors
  • COUN5262 - Interventions with Substance Abuse and Dependence
  • COUN5264 - Current Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment

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Related specialization

Along with this certificate program, we also offer an MS in Addiction Counseling to help you prepare for roles in addiction counseling, substance abuse treatment and prevention, and general clinical settings.





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November 27, 2011heather I am currently set to graduate from Capella next month with a MS in Human Services. I would be interested in adding this certification afterward. Is this a programs that we could utilize stafford loans to pay for it? And does this certification require a practicum?

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June 14, 2011April Online/phone webinars are very informative with excellent speakers.

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June 15, 2011Theresa Can you take this while your are in undergraduate school?

Accredited Program

July 19, 2011Abby I am currently working as a Mental Health Counselor and I would like to work in substance abuse and addiction counseling, is this certification an accredited program; could I work as an addiction counselor after completion of the program?

Appreciation to Capella University

September 21, 2011joanne This scholar has just completed counseling 5258, and counseling 5262 in Contemporary Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors. These coursework materials were excellent, and were thoroughly absorb in my mind while taking these two classes. They were truly "Mastery" level materials and I love it! Jo

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July 2, 2011Nikki I would like to obtain a Master's degree in Human Services or Social Work. I am currently working with juvenile delinquents as a behavioral specialist. I am not sure if i will continue with youth or not but will still remain in the Human Services field. Would this certificate be helpful. Do certificates really help? Or would the Master's degree be enough?
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