Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies (SAAS)

Degree Awarded

Certificate

Offering Campus

UH West Oʻahu

Description

The certificate in Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies (SAAS) is primarily an online, internet-based program designed to help students meet the State education requirements for certification as substance abuse counselors and to provide continuing education opportunities for professionals in the addictions field. Although not required for certification, students are strongly encouraged to concurrently complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences with a concentration in Psychology.

Conferral of a certificate in Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies (SAAS) does not result in professional licensure. For State licensure, the Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division requires that candidates who hold a BA degree and SAAS certificate complete 4000 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling work and pass an examination that evaluates the applicant's qualifications and competence. For more information on becoming a Hawaii State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor please contact the Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division at (808) 692-7506.

Program URL

Admissions

Fall, Spring

Available

Statewide, Continental U.S., District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa

Health Clearance:

Exempt

Total # of Credit Hours

19

Course Format

15-weeks

Schedule

Attendance Information

No on-campus visits required

Degree Awarded

Certificate

Contact

Kanoa Meriwether
Email: kanoa@hawaii.edu