Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University offers the 18 credit hour Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling online to persons seeking specialized academic preparation in this area. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree. The program is available to students presently enrolled in a
Through our graduate Addictions Counseling certificate, Indiana Wesleyan University is an Approved Education Provider of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.
Coursework for the Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling may be taken online.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body or by the Association for Biblical Higher
Education, verified on official transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University. - An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed.
- If graduate work has been taken, official transcripts must be submitted reflecting a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- A letter clearly stating
reason (s) for seeking admission into the Addictions Counseling program. - In those cases where the applicant is seeking to fulfill requirements for any licensure/certification, identification of specific course requirements for inclusion in his/her program of study for any license/certification process is the responsibility of the applicant.
- Three recommendations from professors or supervisors.
Certificate Completion Requirements
- Successful completion of all coursework identified in certificate plan of study.
- All course grades at or above
level of "C". - Overall cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0.
- Payment of all tuition and fees.
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NOTE: State regulations may prohibit future licensure for individuals who have ever been convicted of a crime of violence or of any crime that has a direct bearing on the ability to practice competently. The applicant is responsible to check the licensing requirements with his or her state licensing agency prior to beginning the program.
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