Chemical Dependency Counseling
Certificate

Statewide Program
 

Certificate Program:

The Certificate program in Chemical Dependency Counseling is designed for students already possessing a degree in a health or human services counseling field who desire the theoretical and practical knowledge to work with chemically dependent clients. The CMDP Certificate program includes the “core” chemical dependency counseling courses, without the general college requirements. This 27-29 credit program can be completed in a relatively short period of time.

The choice of CMDP 213 or CMDP 233 is dependent on the ultimate certificate or licensure goal of the students. Please consult a program coordinator for more information.

Although no internship is required in the certificate program, an internship position is recommended to students needing more practical experience in the chemical dependency counseling field. This experience would satisfy the elective requirement.

NOTE: Certification or licensure (at the master’s degree level) for chemical dependency counselors is required by the State of Maryland. The credentialing process includes a combination of a college degree in the health and human services counseling field; course work specific to chemical dependency counseling; hours of supervised counseling experience; and passing a state approved examination. The courses in the Certificate program will fulfill the specific chemical dependency counseling course work required at the undergraduate level for both certification and licensure. Those students seeking state certification, with college degrees in areas other than health and human services counseling, may need to consider the Chemical Dependency Counseling degree program. Students may also choose to use these courses to fulfill continuing education (CEU) requirements for periodic recertification.

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Dundalk Marilyn Kuzsma
410-285-9694 or mkuzsma@ccbcmd.edu