Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies
Help People Recover from Addiction and Substance Abuse with Liberty’s Online Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies
Do you want to come alongside those who are battling addiction and equip them to take practical, actionable steps toward recovery? If so, Liberty University’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies may be right for you. The skills you develop in this program can help prepare you to make a difference in the lives of your clients and their families – whether you’re working in a hospital, outpatient clinic, residential treatment center, government clinic, or other relevant setting.
With our addiction studies certificate, you can learn how to diagnose and prevent addiction in both individual and group environments. The training you receive can help you pursue a variety of non-licensure roles in human services and behavioral health – and your courses can provide a solid foundation for future graduate studies if you later decide to pursue a licensure degree.
At just 18 credit hours, this certificate can be completed in as little as 2 semesters – saving you time and money. The courses are offered 100% online, and the credits you earn can potentially transfer into our Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling – giving you a head start on your graduate degree. At Liberty, you can receive a flexible, high-quality education that equips you to make a positive impact on the field of behavioral sciences.
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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