The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Trauma, Addiction and Recovery provides professionals with an advanced understanding of the potential impact of trauma on physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development and further provides training in identifying, diagnosing and treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The Certificate consists of four classes designed for professionals who are master’s level clinicians such as counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, physicians, nurses, OTs, PAs to meet the educational requirements for the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania.
Curriculum
Classwork can be completed in as little as one academic year, with courses in the summer, fall and spring semesters.