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.