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Offered by the Social Work Department, located within theUSI College of Liberal Arts, the 100% Online AdvancedStudies in Addiction Science (post-master's certificate inaddiction science) provides the latest knowledge andskills in professional addiction treatment practice. The OASAS certificate is designed for individuals with, orcurrently working on a master's or doctorate degree insocial work, addiction studies, chemical dependency,psychology, human development, family relations,counseling or a related field from accredited universitiesand programs.

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Online Advanced Studies inAddiction Science (OASAS)

P R O G R A M D E L I V E R Y

Courses within the OASAS certificate are offered entirelyonline using a learning management system. You willneed access to a reliable computer with internet.

H O W Y O U W I L L B E N E F I T F R O MT H E P R O G R A M

A need for highly trained individuals in addictionservices is well documented. By enrolling in thesecourses, students have the opportunity to learnaddiction theories and techniques, the basics ofpsychopharmacology, research methods, crisisintervention tools utilized in assisting addictedindividuals and their families, as well as legal, ethical,and professional standards.

SOCW 634: Social Work Practice with Addictions and Family SystemsSOCW 653: Addiction Counseling Theories and TechniquesSOCW 661: Theory and Practice of Group Addiction CounselingSOCW 664: Crisis InterventionSOCW 672: Legal, Ethical and Professional Standards in Addiction ScienceSOCW 673: Research Methods in Addiction CounselingSOCW 674: PsychopharmacologySOCW 689: Addiction Field and Supervision Experience

Courses are designed using the Quality Matters Rubric Standards based on best practices and research for course design.

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OASASP R O G R A M C U R R I C U L U M

The OASAS certificate is 24 credit hours. Courses within the Online Advanced Studies in Addiction Sciencecertificate are three credit hours and five to seven weeks long. We will work with you to personalize anindividualized plan of study depending on your prior credits. Courses include the following:

A P P L Y T O D A Y !

Visit our website at usi.edu/addiction-science to inquire aboutthe program and speak to an OASAS representative. We are on a rolling admissions basis, so you can apply at any timewithin our convenient multiple start dates throughout theacademic year! OASAS coursework is non-sequential and admission applicants with supportingdocuments are reviewed when received.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

Dr. James DickersonProgram Directorjay.dickerson@usi.edu812-461-5243 Education Center 0131University of Southern Indiana8600 University BoulevardEvansville, IN 47712