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Addictions Certification
Helping people overcome addictions is a difficult task. At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we prepare counseling students interested in addiction counseling to guide their patients through recovery, all with a foundation of sound Biblical teaching.
The addictions counseling cognate is comprised of three courses (or nine credits) that are specifically designed to help prepare those who hold a graduate counseling degree for the academic requirements of the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) credential from the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). This is a highly credible professional credential for counselors.
Degree Type
- Non-Degree
Format
- On Campus
- Online
Location
- Grand Rapids
- Online
Admission Requirements
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate G.P.A.
Application
Official transcripts from any undergraduate or graduate institutions you have attended
Personal reference
Ministry reference
Careers
Opportunities
- Drug and alcohol counseling
- Rehabilitation counseling
- Detoxification counseling
- Private practice counseling
- Group counseling
- Community mental health counseling
- Intensive outpatient counseling
- Inpatient counseling
- Residential treatment centers
Related Programs
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary offers several rigorous programs for counseling, including online programs. Take a look at some of the other degrees we offer.