The Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling equips students with foundational skills to assess, diagnose, and support individuals facing addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges.
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- Flexible online instruction
- Four interdisciplinary courses
- Led by faculty from the 5th-ranked Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Program
Blending core concepts from mental health, substance use, and career counseling, the certificate prepares graduates to apply practical, behavioral focused interventions that help clients improve functioning in work and community settings.
The certificate instruction is offered through synchronous online classes. The certificate is available to current University of Iowa graduate students and non-degree seeking professionals working to enhance their skills in this area.
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For Degree-seeking Graduate Students
University of Iowa students completing the certificate in addition to graduate studies must submit the Certificate Enrollment Application.
For Non-degree seeking Graduate Students
Individuals wanting to complete the certificate as a standalone, must complete the University of Iowa non-degree online application form. In the “Purpose of Attending” box, type that you are applying to complete the Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Counseling. With this application you will have to pay a $40 admission fee and submit an official transcript.
After submitting your non-degree graduate student application, you must complete and submit the Certificate Enrollment Application.
NOTE: You may, at any time, pursue admission into a graduate program at the University of Iowa. Having been enrolled in the certificate program will not guarantee acceptance into any graduate program at the University of Iowa. If accepted into a program, inform your advisor about your enrollment in the certificate and send an e-mail to the certificate director providing the name of your program of study, degree objective, and the name of your advisor.
Coursework and Completion Requirements
Coursework
The graduate Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling requires a minimum of 12 s.h. of graduate credit and completion of the following coursework.
- CSED:5278 Applied Microcounseling
- CSED:5260 – Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Co Occurring Disorders OR
CSED: 5248 – Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling - CSED:5262 Workplace Support for Chronic Illness and Substance Use Disorders
- CSED:5264 Integrated Psychopharmacology
Certificate progression and course order may vary by student. Students must complete CSED:5278 Applied Microcounseling before CSED: 5260 Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health, Substance Use, and Co-Occurring Disorders. The director of the certificate program will assist students in tracking their progress towards completion of the certificate.
Visit the CSED course catalog for more information on the courses and when they are offered.
Completion Requirements
After completing the required coursework, submit your Certificate Completion Form to the Director of the certificate program. Your completed form will be reviewed by the certificate Director and the Graduate College, and your transcript will be reviewed to confirm course completion (Note: you may be enrolled in the final required course while submitting the Certificate Completion Form). You will receive the certificate, and it will be noted on your transcript after all courses have been completed and the form has been processed.
Instruction Overview
- 100% online (synchronous classes held in the evening)
- 4 focused interdisciplinary courses
- Courses taught by experts in rehabilitation, addiction, and mental health counseling
Through this program, you will build practical, career-ready skills in:
- Diagnosing and evaluating mental health and substance use disorders
- Developing integrated treatment plans
- Applying culturally responsive counseling techniques
- Understanding psychopharmacology and its impact on functioning
- Supporting employment success through workplace interventions
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Barnes leads new certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Counseling
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