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Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Certificate of Proficiency

Requirements

The UVU Behavioral Science Department offers classes that fulfill the social science distribution requirements for graduation, the Behavioral Science pre-major for the associate degree, the Behavioral Science major for the bachelor degree (with an emphasis in Anthropology, Family Studies, Psychology, or Sociology, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC).

Total Program Credits: 32

 Matriculation Requirements: 9 Credits
Students must apply and be admitted to the UVU SUDC program. The following four courses must be completed with a C- grade or higher prior to starting the SUDC program. Completion of these courses, as well as University Advanced Standing, must be verified on the application for admission. For additional admission information for this program please visit www.uvu.edu/besc/sudc.html.
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC
  PSY 1010 General Psychology  SS
  PSY 1100 Human Development Life Span  SS
  PSY 2300 Abnormal Psychology 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 23 Credits
  SUDC 4710 Introduction to Professional Development 2
  SUDC 4300 Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling 3
  SUDC 3470 Dynamics of Addiction 3
  SUDC 3430 Psychopharmacology for the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Field 3
  SUDC 4400 Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling 3
  SUDC 4720 Advanced Professional Development 3
  SUDC 481R Internship 6

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 32 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of a 2.0 (C) or above. All courses must be passed with a C- grade or higher in order for students to receive their Certificate of Proficiency from this program.
  3. Upon completion of the UVU SUDC Certificate of Proficiency program, students will work with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) in regards to meeting the additional licensing requirements and obtaining their SUDC or ASUDC license(s).
  4. Residency hours -- minimum of 8 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010

Intermediate Academic Writing CC

3
PSY 1010

General Psychology SS

3
PSY 1100

Human Development Life Span SS

3
  Semester total: 9
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
SUDC 4710 Introduction to Professional Development 2
SUDC 4300 Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling 3
SUDC 3470 Dynamics of Addiction 3
  Semester total: 8
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
SUDC 3430 Psychopharmacology for the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Field 3
SUDC 4400 Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling 3
SUDC 481R Internship 3
  Semester total: 9
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
SUDC 4720 Advanced Professional Development 3
SUDC 481R Internship 3
  Semester total: 6
  Degree total: 32

Department

Behavioral Science

The Behavioral Science department is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Behavioral Science department, visit their website.

Behavioral Science department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Students will be able to identify behaviors and problems related to substance use.
  2. Students will be able to develop personalized recovery programs that establish healthy behaviors and coping strategies for clients.
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