Graduate Certificate in Addiction Intervention

The Highest Standards in Public Health Education within Your Reach

The Certificate in Addiction Intervention prepares non-clinical professionals (such as those in Public Health, Education, Psychology, Corrections, Law Enforcement, etc.) to act as professionally trained intermediaries between individuals seeking addiction services and professionals providing evidence-based practices in both prevention and treatment.

The IU School of Public Health-Bloomington is known nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduate programs. Our certificate programs are designed for busy people with limited time, and they accommodate a wide range of academic backgrounds and career experiences.

The Certificate in Addiction Intervention is a 15-credit program comprised of the following five courses:

  • Best Practices in Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Best Practices in Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
  • History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery
  • Motivational Interviewing – capstone course

Upon completion of these courses, two certificates will be awarded:

  • An Indiana University Certificate in Addiction Intervention
  • A Board-Certified Substance Use Consultant (BCSUD) from the Indiana Counselors Association for Drug Use and Alcohol (ICAADA)

The certificate can lead to or enhance careers such as:

  • Community Health Educator
  • Disease Prevention Manager
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Social Worker
  • Law Enforcement
  • Teacher

Our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation means that you’ll have an advantage in securing the best jobs in public health.

All coursework is available 100% online and is accessible anywhere with internet access, meaning you do not have to put your career on hold to pursue graduate education.