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.

Do you have any questions about our graduate programs? Schedule a call with our Program Director.