Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Certificate of Proficiency

Visit the Social and Behavioral Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The UVU Behavioral Science Department offers classes that fulfill the social science distribution requirements for graduation, the Behavioral Science pre-major for the associate degree, the Behavioral Science major for the bachelor degree (with an emphasis in Anthropology, Family Studies, Psychology, or Sociology, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC).

Matriculation Requirements

Students must apply and be admitted to the UVU SUDC program. The following four courses must be completed with a C- grade or higher prior to starting the SUDC program:
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing,
PSY 1010 General Psychology,
PSY 1100 Human Development Life Span, and
PSY 2300 Abnormal Psychology. 
Completion of these courses, as well as University Advanced Standing, must be verified on the application for admission. For additional admission information for this program please visit  www.uvu.edu/besc/sudc.html

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		32
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
PSY 1010	General Psychology	3
PSY 1100	Human Development Life Span	3
Discipline Core Requirements		23 Credits
SUDC 4710	Introduction to Professional Development	2
SUDC 4300	Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling	3
SUDC 3470	Dynamics of Addiction	3
SUDC 3430	Psychopharmacology for the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Field	3
SUDC 4400	Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling	3
SUDC 4720	Advanced Professional Development	3
SUDC 4810R	Internship	6

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 32 semester credits.
2. Overall grade point average of a 2.0 (C) or above. All courses must be passed with a C- grade or higher in order for students to receive their Certificate of Proficiency from this program.
3. Upon completion of the UVU SUDC Certificate of Proficiency program, students will work with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) in regards to meeting the additional licensing requirements and obtaining their SUDC or ASUDC license(s).  
4. Residency hours -- minimum of 8 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
PSY 1010	General Psychology	3
PSY 1100	Human Development Life Span	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
SUDC 4710	Introduction to Professional Development	2
SUDC 4300	Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling	3
SUDC 3470	Dynamics of Addiction	3
	Credit Hours	8
Second Year
Semester 3
SUDC 3430	Psychopharmacology for the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Field	3
SUDC 4400	Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling	3
SUDC 4810R	Internship	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 4
SUDC 4720	Advanced Professional Development	3
SUDC 4810R	Internship	3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	32

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing *	3
PSY 1010	General Psychology	3
PSY 1100	Human Development Life Span	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
SUDC 4710	Introduction to Professional Development	2
SUDC 4300	Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling	3
SUDC 3470	Dynamics of Addiction	3
	Credit Hours	8
Second Year
Semester 3
SUDC 3430	Psychopharmacology for the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Field	3
SUDC 4400	Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling	3
SUDC 4810R	Internship	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 4
SUDC 4720	Advanced Professional Development	3
SUDC 4810R	Internship	3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	32

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to identify behaviors and problems related to substance use.
2. Students will be able to develop personalized recovery programs that establish healthy behaviors and coping strategies for clients.