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Academics

Degree Requirements

Core Courses

Course Descriptions

Certificate Programs

Addiction Studies

High Risk Youth Studies

Non-Profit Organization Administration

Generalist

Certificate Requirements

Emphasis Areas

Paramedic

Domestic Violence Counseling

State of Colorado Certificate Requirements

CACI

• Basic Counseling Skills and Client Records Management (HSP 3470)
• Multicultural Counseling (HSP 3490)
• HIV and substance abuse training (HSP 1010 & 1060)
• Ethics (HSP 3330)
• 1000 hours experience working with substance abuse clients

CACII

• Additional 2000 hours experience
• Resistive Client or Motivational Interviewing (HSP 3580 or 3900)
• Group Counseling (HSP 2020)
• Dual Diagnosis (HSP 4320)
• Pharmacology of Drugs and Alcohol (HSP 3400)
• + electives related to counseling (one other HSP core class)

CACIII

• Additional 2000 hours experience
• Clinical Supervision (HSP 4680)
• Advanced Counseling Skills (HSP 3480)
• + electives related to counseling (two additional HSP 4 semester hour classes)

NCACI

• (national certification) provides reciprocity among most states
• Certification in your state
• Documentation of 5000 clock hours experience

NCACII

• Certification in your state with specific training requirements (the same as those in Colorado)
• 10000 clock hours experience

Questions? Contact: Dr. Anne Hatcher