Certificate Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Graduate School Admission Requirements for certificate programs, the Substance Abuse Studies certificate program requires applicants to be currently enrolled in the Social Work (M.S.W.) program at WCU or have earned an MSW from WCU.
Only students currently admitted into the MSW program at WCU or who have completed the MSW program at WCU are eligible for admission into the Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Program. Admission is not guaranteed. Contact the current MSW program director to request admission to the Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Program.
Courses in the certificate program will also be open as elective courses to graduate students who are not in the certificate program providing there is room.
Program Description
The Department of Social Work offers a Substance Abuse Studies certificate program (12 credit hours) for students who are enrolled in the MSW program or who hold an MSW from WCU. Courses may be applied towards licensure or certification in substance abuse practice at a later date. Four courses (3 credit hours each) will be taught as part of the substance abuse studies certificate program for a total of 12 credit hours.
In addition to the four required courses, other requirements include:
- Complete an 18 hour workshop.
- Complete the concentration field practicum in a substance abuse practice area. The MSW at WCU requires a field practicum (SOCW 686/687). Substance Abuse Studies certificate students must complete this field practicum in a substance abuse practice area.
- Receive clinical supervision from a certified clinical substance abuse supervisor/intern.
In addition to the academic requirements, students are expected to adhere to the technical and professional standards of the program. For the most up to date information regarding these standards, program suspension, and termination refer to the program’s web site at the College of Health and Human Sciences.