Addiction Studies Program

Have you considered a career as a Addiction Studies Counselor?

Do you want to earn college credits while completing approved education classes that will help you to qualify for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) examination?

* Our program provides preparation for the CASAC-Trainee (CASAC-T) certificate from the New York State - Office of Addiction Services & Supports (OASAS).

We offer a total of seven core courses, which cover the areas of expertise for addictive disorders counseling required by the Office of Addiction Services & Supports. Students who successfully complete this core are eligible to participate in two supervised internships in an Office of Addiction Services & Supports-licensed field setting.

Enrollment in the Addiction Studies Program is separate from the Mental Health and Human Services Program. The Addiction Studies Program is designed specifically to prepare students for a career in substance use and related addictive disorders counseling; successful completion of the entire course of study satisfies the educational requirements for the CASAC-Trainee certificate from the Office of Addiction Services & Supports. The courses also satisfy the course-specific requirements for the A.S. degree in Addiction Studies (Degree Requirements).

Degree Map for Addiction Studies, A.S.

Your Degree Map contains the suggested term-by-term course sequence for your academic path towards graduation.

To ensure successful and timely completion of your degree, it is recommended that you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your unique map. Please note some courses may only be offered once an academic year.

• The Addiction Studies Program is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC).

For more information about preparing for a career in Addictive Disorders Counseling through our program, call Prof. Monica Joseph at 718-368-4522.

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For more information about preparing for a career in Substance Abuse Counseling through our program, call Prof. Monica Joseph at 718-368- 5289.

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