Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Addiction Studies
ADS-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2021 (595).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2021 (595), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Joseph Smiley
Dean, Social/Behavioral Science & Human Services
727-712-5851
Program Summary
This program will prepare students for entry level work in the field of alcohol and substance abuse prevention and/or addiction treatment. The Human Services Program is a Single-Source Provider with the Florida Certification Board (FCB). The coursework in this Certificate satisfies the content specific training requirements for the Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) examination, the Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) examination, and the Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) through the FCB. There are additional requirements to quality for these examinations (i.e., work experience). See the FCB website for details www.flcertificationboard.org or contact the Program Director.
These courses will apply toward the AS degree in Social and Human Services – Addiction Studies sub plan.
Florida CIP Code
0451150100 - Addiction Services (CCC )
Federal CIP Code
51.1501 - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
Job Related Opportunities
• Behavioral Health Technician • Drug Treatment Counselor Aide • Substance Abuse Technician • Residential or Group Home Worker • Program Supervisor or Program Director (with CAP certification)
Graduation Rules
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Grade of “C” or better in each of these courses
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