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Addiction Science Certificate (graduate) Overview

The Online Advanced Studies in Addiction Science鈥擮ASAS (Graduate Certificate in Addiction Science) is designed for you if you have a Master of Social Work degree. The OASAS program at 91社区 is 100% online and provides the latest knowledge, skills and attitudes that you鈥檒l use in professional addiction treatment practice. Courses are offered by blending desktop video conferencing and an online learning management system. By enrolling in these courses, you will have the opportunity to learn addiction theories and techniques, the basics of psychopharmacology, research methods, crisis intervention tools utilized in assisting addicted individuals and their families, as well as legal, ethical and professional standards.

Substance abuse and behavior disorder counselors (i.e., Addiction Counselors) provide treatment and support to people who suffer from addiction, eating disorders and/or other behavioral problems. A need for highly trained individuals in addiction services is well documented. By enrolling in these courses, students have the opportunity to learn addiction theories and techniques, the basics of psychopharmacology, research methods, crisis intervention tools utilized in assisting addicted individuals and their families, as well as legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Courses are offered by blending desktop video conferencing and an online learning management system. Access to a reliable computer with internet, camera and microphone capabilities is required.

Online Learning

91社区 faculty and staff are dedicated to giving you the support you need no matter the modality for which you're taking classes. Check out our robust resources for online students including what online learning is, technology requirements and frequently asked questions.

Online Student Resources

100% Online
Complete in 3 Semesters
9 Credit Hours
$432.75/Credit Hour

Credits Breakdowns

Graduate Certificate Credit
Requirements

12
Credits

Total Credits

12
Credits

Sample Class Schedule

Summer

Includes First, Second, and Third Summer Sessions (13 weeks)
SOCW674 Psychopharmacology 3 hours

Fall
SOCW653 Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 hours
Spring
SOCW664 Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed Care 3 hours

*Fall 2024 鈥� Shift from Post-Graduate to Graduate Certificate

*For students applying to OASAS in Fall 2024 or after no longer offered or required:

SOCW 672: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards in Addictions Science (3 credits)

OASAS coursework is non-sequential聽and admission applications with supporting documents are reviewed when received.

  1. Complete the聽Graduate Studies online application:
    • Select聽"Graduate Certificate in Addiction Science"聽for Course of Study
  2. Pay the nonrefundable $40 graduate application fee

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    August 01, 2025
    Document Deadline:
    August 08, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 15, 2025
  • Start Date:
    October 25, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    October 03, 2025
    Document Deadline:
    October 10, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    October 17, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    December 26, 2025
    Document Deadline:
    January 02, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2026
  • Start Date:
    March 16, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    February 27, 2026
    Document Deadline:
    March 06, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    March 13, 2026
  • Start Date:
    May 11, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    April 24, 2026
    Document Deadline:
    May 01, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    May 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    June 29, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    June 12, 2026
    Document Deadline:
    June 19, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    June 26, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    July 31, 2026
    Document Deadline:
    August 07, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 14, 2026
  • Start Date:
    October 19, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    October 02, 2026
    Document Deadline:
    October 09, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    October 16, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    December 25, 2026
    Document Deadline:
    January 01, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2027
  • Start Date:
    March 15, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    February 26, 2027
    Document Deadline:
    March 05, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    March 12, 2027
  • Start Date:
    May 10, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    April 23, 2027
    Document Deadline:
    April 30, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    May 07, 2027
  • Start Date:
    June 28, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    June 11, 2027
    Document Deadline:
    June 18, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    June 25, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Quentin R. Maynard
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Director of Masters of Social Work Program
Director of Online Advance Studies in Addiction Science Program

Career Outlook

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Substance abuse and behavior disorder counselors (i.e., Addiction Counselors) provide treatment and support to people who suffer from addiction, eating disorders and/or other behavioral problems. A need for highly trained individuals in addiction services is well documented. By enrolling in these courses, students have the opportunity to learn addiction theories and techniques, the basics of psychopharmacology, research methods, crisis intervention tools utilized in assisting addicted individuals and their families, as well as legal, ethical, and professional standards.

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Related Career Fields

  • Social Worker
  • Substance abuse counselor
  • Behavior disorder counselor

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