Online Graduate Certificate in Addictions

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Program at a Glance

A two-term practicum allows you to gain valuable real-world experience.
Purdue Global is an NAADAC Approved Education Provider.
The program is accredited by NASAC.
Credits earned in this certificate program can apply toward a Purdue Global master’s degree.

How Do I Get Started?

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Course Effort

15–18 Hours per Week

Course Length

10-Week Terms

Average Completion

1 year

Of Full-Time Study

Credits Required

(27 Semester Credits)

Cost per Credit

$420

Graduate Certificate in Addictions Overview

Addiction is one of the most severe health and social problems facing our nation. With this addictions certificate, you can receive an education that has the potential to help others.

Purdue Global is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider. NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada, and abroad.

In this graduate program, you will have the opportunity to

Apply contemporary theories and information technologies to real-world situations, and engage in research in the focal areas of the science of psychology.
Analyze and apply theoretical and conceptual foundations of psychology to develop appropriate professional practice strategies.
Evaluate ethical, legal, individual, and sociocultural implications of decisions within the field of psychology.
Complete a two-term practicum experience to gain experience in the field.

Explore Other Learning Opportunities

The graduate resource center and addictions student site offer resources to support students in the psychology master’s program.

Students are invited to join organizations such as the Psychology Club, Psi Chi International Honor Society, and Autism Speaks U.

Free webinars are also available to support your learning outside of the classroom.

See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.

By completing an addictions graduate certificate, you’ll not only earn a valuable credential to make an immediate impact on your career, but you’ll also lay the groundwork for your next degree. Qualified credits can apply toward a Purdue Global master’s degree in psychology.^*

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

NAADAC Approved and NASAC Accredited

Purdue Global is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider.

This program is also accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC).

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Financial Aid

Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs.

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Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

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International Tuition Reduction

International students living outside of the United States are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction.

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Courses in this addictions graduate program focus on chemical and psychological dependency counseling, advanced addictions counseling, group counseling, psychopharmacology, and co-occurring disorders, with an emphasis on application.

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Sample Courses

Ethics for Addictions Professionals
Chemical and Psychological Dependency Counseling
Psychopharmacology
Group Counseling
Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatments

Program Requirements

Core Credits
40
Total Credits
40

Career Opportunities

A graduate certificate from Purdue Global could help you pursue a number of careers in the field of addiction counseling and treatment. Work settings may include hospitals, mental health clinics, behavioral health centers, and detox centers.

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

Speaking
Active Listening
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness

Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018–2030) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements of this program do not guarantee or prepare you for licensure in any state upon graduation.

98% Faculty members who have advanced degrees

50% Faculty members who hold a doctorate

237 Faculty publications in 2020–2021

More Than 36,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2020–2021

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, September 2021. 2020–2021 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

^*Future Programs: The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy.