Certified Addiction Counselor Certificate
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Flexible scheduling
You can complete this certificate online in as few as three semesters full time.
Help others in seeking recovery
Addiction disorders can impact all aspects of a person’s life.
Learn from experts in the field
Goodwin’s faculty consists of clinical mental health counselors, addictions professionals, social workers, and psychologists.
Combine online classes with hands-on fieldwork
At Goodwin, our CAC program can be completed in three semesters full time. The curriculum is comprised of six three-credit courses, including online classes, on-site internships, and a capstone experience. As a student in the CAC program, you’ll identify your own fieldwork site — allowing you to tailor your internship experience to your specific career goals.
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To earn your Goodwin CAC certificate, you must complete the six required classes in the following order. Each course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Coursework includes:
HSR 222 | Foundations of Helping and Service Delivery |
HSR 297 | Human Services Internship I |
HSR 235 | Introduction to Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders |
Career options
Certified Addiction Counselor graduates can find careers they love in these industry settings:
- Community health facilities
- Governmental agencies
- Hospitals
- Methadone maintenance facilities
- Non-profit organizations
- Outpatient clinics
- Private medical clinics
- Residential treatment facilities
Ready to get started?
We’re ready when you are. Let’s do this.
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Start classes this fall.