The cutting-edge techniques and skills you need to successfully treat substance abuse and help to advance the fast-growing and rewarding field of addiction counseling from an established, affordable program designed for working adults.
Reach your professional goals with a program that is tailored to fit your unique needs. Whether you seek training for an entry-level position in the field or are looking to advance in your current position, Cal State East Bay has an option for you. You’ll enjoy learning the latest and most innovative treatment methods from seasoned instructors, many of whom run their own private practices or recovery centers.
Accredited by California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Approved by Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for BRN credit, (BRN provider #10351), Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) credit, and CCAPP credit
Classes are held on weekends, making the program an easy fit for working adults
My experience was awesome. I had some really great teachers who really helped me through the process and made the journey very enjoyable, as well as informative. I would highly recommend this program.
Cal State East Bay’s Chemical Dependency Studies program is one of only five in the state and one of only two programs in Northern California to receive accreditation from CCAPP, which means you will be able to have your portfolios immediately accepted by CCAPP instead of individually reviewed and challenged by their Review Board.
With a certificate from a CCAPP-certified program, you will instantly gain national and international recognition for your professional training and education and be considered an expert in your field.
A career where you can help people and make a real difference.
Looking for a career that allows you to help people and make a positive difference daily? As a professional substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor, you’ll be able to lend your expertise in a variety of fields, including outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, nursing and residential care facilities, individual and family services, and local government agencies.
The median annual wage for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors was $43,300 in 2017 and the top 10% earned more than $70,840.
—Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Employment of Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.
—Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Government; state, local, and private hospitals; individual and family services; outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers; and nursing and residential care facilities were the top industries for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors in 2017.
—Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Join the list of accomplished Cal State East Bay graduates who are actively working with drug and alcohol abusers as counselors, therapists, nurses, and probations and corrections officers. Some graduates have even successfully developed their own recovery centers after completing the program.
I've been hired by and working with one of the professors for over five years. The CAADAC certification is highly regarded in the field and I believe that it has opened many doors for me.
The instructors are great and very informative. It gave me a sense of assurance when I heard the instructors were working in the field. Hearing their stories on their own recovery process and programs that they have put together was great.
I've started and/or run five drug treatment programs, including a program at San Quentin State Prison. The field had evolved since I began working in it. I'm very glad to be picking up on the newest technologies.
Graduate with the expertise you need to succeed in your chosen career path, including:
The knowledge and expertise necessary to meet the minimum state requirements for addiction counseling.
Cutting-edge techniques for working with your clients and the foundation necessary to advance in the field.
The most advanced and comprehensive training and professional development, making you an ideal candidate for higher-level counseling positions.
Classes are conveniently held on weekends at the Hayward Hills Campus and the downtown Oakland Center, making the program an easy fit for your busy work schedule. Choose between two tracks designed to meet your goals, or take any courses individually to fulfill professional development and continuing education requirements. Depending on your background and career goals, the program offers distinct options to fit your unique needs:
If you want to take advantage of the most comprehensive and respected training program available, you should pursue the prestigious CCAPP Track.
If you are a licensed therapist, nurse, social worker, or probation or correctional professional with a practice or caseload of clients who have co-existing alcohol and/or drug problems, you should pursue the CSUEB Certificate Track.
Recommended if you seek to enter the substance abuse counseling field and want the most comprehensive and rigorous training available.
To earn your certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies, CCAPP Track, you must complete thirteen required courses, and a 255-hour practicum. You must receive a "C" grade or above for a class to apply towards the certificate. This program can be completed in 18-24 months.
For complete information on the CCAPP certification process or to order a CCAPP handbook, call (916) 368-9412 or write CCAPP, 3400 Bradshaw Road, Suite A5, Sacramento, CA 95827.
Course | Units |
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EPSY 7616: Certification Seminar in Chemical Dependency Studies | 1 |
EPSY 7617: Behavioral Pharmacology | 3 |
EPSY 7625: Case Management in Chemical Dependency Treatment | 1.5 |
EPSY 7635: Theories of Chemical Dependency | 4 |
EPSY 7636: Treatment and Recovery Issues in Chemical Dependency | 4 |
EPSY 7675: Counselor Burnout | 1.5 |
EPSY 7678: Relapse Prevention | 1.5 |
EPSY 7681: Law and Ethics in Chemical Dependency | 1.5 |
EPSY 7684-HA: Supervised Field Practicum* | 1.5 |
EPSY 7684-HB: Supervised Field Practicum* | 3 |
EPSY 7685: Basic Counseling Skills I | 2 |
EPSY 7686: Basic Counseling Skills II | 2 |
EPSY 7687: Gender, Culture, Lifespan and Lifestyle Issues | 4 |
EPSY 7688: Chemical Dependency and the Family | 1.5 |
EPSY 7689: Sexuality and Addiction | 1.5 |
*You will enroll in the Practicum twice. First for 1.5 units, then enroll for the remaining 3 units in the quarter when the Practicum will be completed.
Course schedules, including the quarters courses are offered in, are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on courses currently being offered, visit the course details page.
Recommended if you are a licensed therapist, nurse, social worker, or probation or correctional professional with a practice or caseload of clients who have co-existing alcohol and/or drug problems.
To earn your certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies, CSUEB Certificate Track, you must complete seven required courses and six units of elective coursework. You must receive a "C" grade or above for a class to apply towards the certificate. You can complete this program in 12-18 months.
Course | Units |
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EPSY 7636: Treatment and Recovery Issues in Chemical Dependency | 4 |
EPSY 7687: Gender, Culture, Lifespan and Lifestyle Issues | 4 |
EPSY 7635 Theories of Chemical Dependency | 4 |
EPSY 7685: Basic Counseling Skills I | 2 |
EPSY 7686: Basic Counseling Skills II | 2 |
EPSY 7617: Behavioral Pharmacology* | 3 |
EPSY 7616: Certification Seminar in Chemical Dependency Studies | 1 |
* May be taken anytime within the sequence prior to EPSY 7616.
Course | Units |
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EPSY 7400: Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Integrated Treatment Strategy for Addictive Disorders | 1.5 |
EPSY 7500: Treatment Planning & Documentation in Addiction Treatment | 1.5 |
EPSY 7501: Spirituality in Recovery | 1.5 |
EPSY 7619: Problems of Youth and Chemical Dependency | 1.5 |
EPSY 7624: Diagnosis, Dual-Diagnosis, and Assessment | 1.5 |
EPSY 7625: Case Management and Chemical Dependency Treatment | 1.5 |
EPSY 7630: Use of Intervention in Chemical Dependency | 1.5 |
EPSY 7631: Group Dynamics for Chemical Dependency Counselors | 1.5 |
EPSY 7641: Process Addiction | 1.5 |
EPSY 7646: Chemical Dependency in the Workplace | 1.5 |
EPSY 7675: Counselor Burnout | 1.5 |
EPSY 7678: Relapse Prevention | 1.5 |
EPSY 7681: Law and Ethics of Chemical Dependency Treatment | 1.5 |
EPSY 7688: Chemical Dependency and the Family | 1.5 |
EPSY 7689: Sexuality and Addiction | 1.5 |
EPSY 7691: Working with Chemical Dependency in Private Practice | 1.5 |
All courses listed are approved for the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Credit (BRN provider #10351), Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Credit, and CCAPP Credit and can be taken individually without enrollment in a certificate track.
Course schedules, including the quarters courses are offered in, are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on courses currently being offered, visit the course details page.
Admission to the Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate Program is open to all students who can satisfactorily complete the program coursework and meet the track-specific requirements:
To apply to the program, simply complete the certificate application form below.
You must mail your official transcript or photocopy of degree or diploma to the Continuing Education office.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Oakland Center
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Area of study: Certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies
Ideal for: Those who seek to enter the substance abuse counseling field and need to meet minimum state requirements while getting the most comprehensive and rigorous training available
Licensed therapists, nurses, social workers, and probation or correctional professionals with a practice or caseload of clients who have co-existing alcohol and/or drug problems
Program format: In-person
Number of courses: 7+, depending on track
Program length: 12-24 months
Tuition costs: $3,603 – $4,643 (depending on track)
(Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.)
Please let us know if we can answer any questions about the Chemical Dependency Studies program. Many answers can also be found in our online Support Center.