This program is designed to meet the career needs of self-directed, mature students who are interested in acquiring knowledge and skills to promote their professional objectives. The program is open to all qualified applicants whose academic preparation and/or appropriate work experience indicate potential for successful completion. The program is offered at the Dobbs Ferry campus.

Applicants seeking admission must have a high school diploma and should contact the Office of Academic Advising. Matriculated students need only submit a formal application. All students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and credits earned in the program are applicable toward the associate's and bachelor's degrees. A maximum of six credits in transfer will be allowed toward a certificate. Ordinarily students pursuing a degree program in a related area will not be allowed to use the courses taken in such a program to satisfy the requirements for the certificate.

A student who has completed the requirements for a certificate must apply before graduation.

Certificate Program Fees

	Application Fee (Non-Matriculated students only)	$10.00
	Certificate Completion Fee (per Certificate)	$16.00

Required Courses (30 credits)

PSYN 101	Introduction to Psychology*
PSYN 232	Health Psychology*
PSYN/BHSC/SOCL/CRJU 262	Alcohol, Drugs and Behavior*
PSYN/CRJU 206	Deviation and Therapy*
PSYN/ SOCL 202	Ethics and the Family*
PSYN/BHSC/SOCL/SOWK 269	Strategies of Alcohol/Substance Abuse Providers*
PSYN/SOCL/BHSC 244	Social Psychology*
SOCL 101	Introduction to Sociology*
One of the following six credit field experiences:
BHSC/PSYN/SOCL 399	Internship in the Social and Behavioral Sciences*
PSYN 380-381	Cooperative Education in Psychology I & II
SOCL 380-381	Cooperative Education in Sociology I & II

*Completion of the courses listed above have been approved by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) as satisfying the 350 educational clock hour requirements for the New York State Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor certificate (CASAC). Upon completion of these courses, students can also apply for their (CASAC) Training certificate which will allow them to work in any substance abuse agency which requires the (CASAC) certification. Following (6000) hours in an (OASIS) approved agency under the supervision of a (CASAC) counselor, the student can apply to take their (CASAC) examination for certification with the state.