 | Develops knowledge of the causes of chemical dependency and effects on individuals, families, groups, and communities |
 | Prepares interested persons for parts of the State of Michigan Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC-M, CAC-R, and CAAC) certification process |
 | Provides a certificate for career preparation, demonstrating knowledge and skills in chemical dependency treatment |
 | Offers credit for prior/ experiential learning |
 | Provides 15 contact hours for each one credit hour class for Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC-M, CAC-R, and CAAC) certification and recertification |
This certificate program may be taken during attendance at the University, after graduation, or without a college degree. |
The certificate may be of special interest to students majoring in human services fields such as: |
 | Psychology |
 | Sociology |
 | Social Work |
 | Education |
 | Criminal Justice |
 | Gerontology |