CADAS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (CADAS)
Purpose of the Program
The Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies (CADAS) is a 12 credit multidisciplinary program designed to provide advanced students in education, health and human services with an integrated, learning experience that includes biological, psychological, social, cultural, and public health perspectives on alcohol and drug abuse, and addiction. The CADAS program attracts professionals currently working in social work, mental health, nursing, public health, education, and criminal justice who recognize the need for the additional training and credentials.
Program Goals
Completion of the program will develop and/or enhance knowledge in a number of areas to include:
1. Effects of Drug and Alcohol on Social Functioning
2. Mental Health and Substance Abuse
3. Social Services for the Older Adults
4. Drugs and the Addictive process
5. Interpersonal Practice in Substance Abuse
Prerequisites
For admission into the CADAS Program, the applicant must satisfy the following requirements:
- MeetWayne State University Graduate Schooladmission standards
- Hold a master's degree from an accredited educational institution or be actively pursuing a master's or doctoral degree at Wayne State University
- Have a combined undergraduate and graduate GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale or have completed a graduate degree at Wayne State University
Application
Applications are accepted throughout the year and students may begin the program during any semester.
For information about the program, including application material please contact:
Uma Sudarshan
CADAS Program Advisor
School of Social Work, Wayne State University
4756 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
Email: CADAS_CERT@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU
Phone: 313-577-4409