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Diploma of Addictions Screening, Assessment, and Referral
- University Park, United States
- English
- Online
- Diploma
About the program
A 12-hour online certificate teaching professionals to screen for addictions and refer people to treatment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop disciplinary knowledge and research literacy in Addictions Screening
- Assessment
- And Referral. Apply critical thinking
- Clear communication
- And relevant practical or analytical methods to further study or professional contexts.
Career outcomes
- Health care
- Human service
- Justice and education professionals screening and referring clients
Curriculum
- 12 credit hours
- All delivered online in an interactive format for adult learners
- Focused on the brief intervention technique used to screen for addictions
- Assess clients and refer them into specialised treatment.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree (graduate certificates) or master's degree (post-master's certificates) from an accredited institution
- Programme-specific requirements per catalog
- NACES evaluation for non-US study
- English test (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 53 per section).
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (graduate certificates) or master's degree (post-master's certificates), Graduate application used, Programme-specific requirements per catalog.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
- PTE Academic 53 in each section
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Support Evidence.
How to apply
- Check the certificate requirements. Apply online with the graduate application and pay the 50 USD application fee. Send official transcripts
- With a NACES evaluation for non-US study
- English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the decision letter. After admission
- The Office of International Services issues the I-20 or DS-2019
- Online-only certificates do not qualify for a student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,124 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Services |
| Department | Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,124 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,976 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section), PTE Academic 53 in each section.