Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Certificate-AODA

Program Overview

This Certificate provides you with all the education hours (360) needed for state certification as a substance abuse counselor in Wisconsin. Coursework covers assessment, professional responsibilities, education, case management and counseling. Additional supervised work experience, additional written examinations and an application portfolio must also be completed for state certification as a substance abuse counselor. Courses also can be used for continuing education credits.

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Certificate in AODA should be able to:

  1. Develop education and skill development specific to the prevention process.
  2. Evaluate the impact of community organization in specific to substance abuse prevention.
  3. Identify key issues related to public and organizational policy.
  4. Apply an ethical decision-making process to personal and professional situations.
  5. Support professional growth and responsibility related to working in the substance abuse field.

Curriculum

Major:

HUS 101Introduction to Human Services

3

HUS 104Intro to Human Services Skills

3

HUS 105Group Dynamics

3

SAC 102Client Rights and Ethics

3

SAC 103Interview Skills & Record Keep

3

SAC 104AODA Rehabilitation

3

SAC 110Introduction to Counseling

3

SAC 201Co-Occurring Disorders

3

SAC 202Sub Abuse and the Family

3

SAC 203Psychopharmacology

3

Total Credit Hours: 30