Undergraduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Enhance your major by pairing it with a Substance Use Disorder Certificate. The demand for licensure as a chemical dependency counselors (LCDC's) in criminal justice agencies, schools, medical facilities, social welfare programs and private practice is urgent. In an effort to help meet this rapidly growing demand, UNT's Substance Use Disorder Treatment Undergraduate Certificate prepares you for a challenging and rewarding career. The program's curriculum meets the criteria for the credential as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Texas and serves as a robust foundation for graduate study. The program provides rigorous courses taught by clinically trained, licensed and experienced faculty who have a rich history delivering academic instruction in higher education. The program offers an integrated model of addictions, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.

Submit official transcripts showing courses, graduation, and/or degree earned from:
High school/Secondary school
Graduation 3 years attendance (includes U.S. Department of Defense school)
College/University
Completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree
Completion of two university-level, academic English courses (excludes English as a Second Language courses) for a total of 6 credit hours with a grade of C or higher in both courses
Completion of 30 hours of university-level, academic coursework with an overall GPA of 2.25 or equivalent. Student must be enrolled at the time of application and must have maintained continuous enrollment prior to their transfer to UNT.

IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT- 79
DET - 100