Drug/Alcohol Counseling Certificate

Certificate Program

Alcohol and drug addiction is a major public health problem in America. The consequences are far-reaching and affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. Our program will provide you with an understanding of drug use, abuse, and dependence and the related personal and social consequences. You will develop skills to provide therapeutic services for people dealing with substance abuse, with an emphasis on helping them maintain recovery and prevent relapse. As a graduate, you will be prepared for entry into the drug and alcohol counseling profession and/or to continue your education at a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. The Drug and Alcohol Counseling courses are accepted by the Delaware Certification Board and lead to partial fulfillment of the requirements for certification. This certificate program is designed to supplement an existing associate degree in a relevant area of study.

Offered at the following campus(es): Dover, Wilmington

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

  • Drug and Alcohol Counselor
  • D.U.I. Assessor
  • Intake Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Group Facilitator

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Create and maintain effective and professional documents relevant to Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
  2. Interact ethically and professionally within the Drug and Alcohol Counseling field.
  3. Apply information to identify client's strengths, weaknesses and resources to create a treatment plan.
  4. Provide effective client services at an entry level by utilizing professional Drug and Alcohol Counseling principles and practices.
  5. Establish effective working relationships within the Drug and Alcohol Counseling arena.
  6. Apply basic management and leadership skills in Drug and Alcohol Counseling environments, including time management, organization, and the ability to follow directions.
  7. Utilize feedback to assess the effect of oneself on Drug and Alcohol Counseling outcomes and make adjustments accordingly.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number Course Title Credits
DAC 141Intro Drug & Alcohol Counseling3
DAC 225Drug & Alcohol Counseling3
DAC 230Assessment & Documentation in Addictions Counseling3

Semester 2

Number Course Title Credits
DAC 240Families & Addiction3
DAC 244Directed Practice II6

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 18 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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Campus-Specific Program Information
Contact Dover

Kim Gibbs
Department Chair, Instructor,
and Program Advisor
kim.gibbs@orkexpo.net
(302) 857-1781

This program is offered at the Dover and Wilmington campuses.

This program is offered at the Dover and Wilmington campuses.
Contact Wilmington:

Jennifer Hutt
Department Chair
jennifer.hutt@orkexpo.net
(302) 571-5324