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Substance Abuse Studies
Western Carolina University offers professional development courses for social workers and counselors. If you do not see the course you are interested in taking, email us at learn@wcu.edu
Substance Abuse Courses: Western Carolina University offers four 15-week courses that meet the substance abuse specific coursework requirements for licensure with the NCSAPPB. The courses are taught one afternoon/evening a week over a 10-15 week schedule at either the Asheville or Cullowhee campus on a rotating basis. Students are expected to first complete Addictions or SOCW 420/520 before taking the other three courses. For students who are not currently enrolled at WCU, the fee for each course is $425. (NO COLLEGE CREDIT GIVEN). Next course dates available soon.
Register for an open course or courses:
Who Should Take These Courses?
Substance Abuse Courses: Western Carolina University offers four 15-week courses that meet the substance abuse specific coursework requirements for licensure with the NCSAPPB. The courses are taught one afternoon/evening a week over a 10-15 week schedule at either the Asheville or Cullowhee campus on a rotating basis. Students are expected to first complete Addictions or SOCW 420/520 before taking the other three courses. For students who are not currently enrolled at WCU, the fee for each course is $425. (NO COLLEGE CREDIT GIVEN). Next course dates available soon.
Register for an open course or courses:
- Methods of Substance Abuse Treatment - FALL - Thursdays from 6:00pm - 8:50pm beginning August 25, 2011.
- Addictions (SOCW 420/520) - SPRING 2012 -- Thursdays, 6:00pm to 8:50pm beginning January 12, McKee 214, Cullowhee Campus.
(NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for all other courses)
Overview of complex issues related to addictions, including drug, alcohol, gambling, and eating addictions; examines addiction within the context of developmental life stages and culture. - Science of Addiction - (SOCW 525) - Begins January 10, 2012 - Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:50pm, Karpen Hall, UNCA Campus, Room 113
Who Should Take These Courses?
Questions about the content of these courses should be directed to Dottie Saxon Greene dgreene@wcu.edu
Questions about registration for these courses should be directed to Dr. Susan Fouts sfouts@wcu.edu
