Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Bulletin: 2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin Program: Post-Master’s Certificate in Addiction Science Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Post-Master’s Certificate in Addiction Science

Graduate Studies >> College of Liberal Arts 

812-464-1843

12 Credit hours

The Online Advanced Studies in Addiction Science - OASAS (Post-Master’s Certificate in Addiction Science) is designed for individuals with a Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) who are interested in, or need education and training in, addiction services. This 100 percent online sequence of courses provides the latest knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional addiction treatment practice. Courses are offered by blending desktop video conferencing and an online learning management system. By enrolling in these courses, students will have opportunities to learn addiction theories and techniques, the basics of psychopharmacology, research methods, legal, ethical and professional standards, as well as crisis intervention tools utilized in assisting addicted individuals and their families.

Graduate Studies Admission Criteria and Application Process

Refer to the Admission section of the bulletin for information about Graduate Studies admission criteria and the online application process.

Program Admission Requirements

OASAS coursework is non-sequential and admission applications with supporting documents are reviewed when received.

To be considered for admission to the program, students must submit completed national and state background checks (Castlebranch) to USI.OASAS@usi.edu.

Required Courses (12 hours)

Courses are offered as 5-week (summer) or 8-week (fall/spring) modules depending on the term.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
SOCW 653 - Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
SOCW 664 - Crisis Intervention
Term(s) Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
SOCW 672 - Legal, Ethical & Professional Standards in Addiction Science
Term(s) Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
SOCW 674 - Psychopharmacology
Term(s) Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
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