Certificate Programs
The Department of Rehabilitation Studies offers four certificate programs: Substance Abuse Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, Employee Assistance Program Counseling, and Rehabilitation Counseling. These programs allow students to acquire core content that may assist in becoming recognized or certified in certain specialized professional practice areas. The certificate is open to individuals with at least a bachelor's degree, and students enrolled in graduate programs at other universities or individuals with a master's degree from another university. Up to three courses taken as part of a certificate program also count as course credit for students enrolled or subsequently enrolled in graduate degree programs. Applicants must first register at ECU as a non-degree graduate student to take any or all of the online or on-campus courses.
Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling
The Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling provides individuals with the practical skills and basic techniques needed to provide services to individuals with addictions. This specialized area of counseling requires specific knowledge of theory and applied techniques in addition to general counseling knowledge and skills. These courses meet the academic requirement for the North Carolina Certification as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) and most of the academic requirement for the Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC).
The program requires the completion of REHB 6703, 5793, 5795, 5796. Any substitutions must be approved by Dr. Mary Crozier, the certificate coordinator (crozierm@ecu.edu or 252-744-6299).
Current students talk about why they chose the Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling.
Certificate in Vocational Evaluation
The Certificate in Vocational Evaluation provides students with the basic knowledge and professional skills needed to work as an evaluator in applied settings. The certificate is open to graduate students as well as non-degree students with a baccalaureate degree.
The program requires completion of 12 s.h. of coursework. Required courses include REHB 5400, 6401 or equivalent, 6405 plus 3 s.h. of electives chosen in consultation with the coordinator, Dr. Steven Sligar (sligars@ecu.edu or 252-744-6293).
Certificate in Employee Assistance Program Counseling
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counseling certificate provides counselors with the specific background information and skills needed in this specialized area of counseling. This certificate is open to students enrolled in graduate counseling programs and counselors who wish to work in this area. The program is designed to equip counselors with knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and family issues related to the work environment. Program design and counseling techniques/approaches specific to this specialized area of the profession are presented.
The certificate requires the completion of 12 s.h. of graduate level courses. Required courses include REHB 7610 and 9 s.h. from REHB 5793, REHB 6320, PSYC 6343 or an approved elective. Consult the coordinator, Dr. Mary Crozier (crozierm@ecu.edu or 252-744-6299), for approved electives.
Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling
The Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling provides basic knowledge and information needed to work as a professional in this specialized area. The certificate program includes specialized training in Rehabilitation Counseling and may prepare counselors to meet the basic academic requirements to be eligible to take the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam. Participants are required to be currently enrolled in a graduate counseling program or may enroll non-degree if they possess an undergraduate degree.
The certificate program requires a minimum of 12 s.h. of coursework. Required courses include REHB 5100, 6000, 6010 and 3 s.h. of electives. The list of appropriate electives is available from the certificate coordinator, Dr. Mark Stebnicki (stebnickim@ecu.edu or 252-744-6295).
Certificate programs should not be confused with any state or national certification or license.
