Social and Human Services – Addictions and Recovery Accelerated

Certificate

Time to Completion:

1-2 semesters, part-time

Schedule:

Day and evening classes

What You’ll Learn

The Addictions and Recovery curriculum equips students to support individuals in achieving sobriety and healing, fostering meaningful change in their communities.

Key Features:

Includes six (6) clock hours of Professional Ethics Training in SAB courses
Prepares for careers as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist

Outcomes

The program combines foundational knowledge in addiction, mental health, and recovery techniques with supervised fieldwork, allowing students to gain practical, real-world experience.

Requirements

The accelerated certificate is available exclusively to students who have already earned a degree in human services (Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s). This certificate helps students meet the educational and internship requirements for certification or licensure through the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB).

Enrollment Process

Before enrolling in required Work Based Learning courses, students must register with the NCSAPPB. For more information, visit NCSAPPB’s website or consult a program advisor.

Legend:

AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)

LLocal Requirement

IInstructional Service Agreement

UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)

GGlobal Distinction

RRequisite(s)

Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at FTCC.