Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies Certificate (2104.10)

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse program offered at Iona College fulfills New York State’s educational requirement for the CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) qualification. Once you complete the seven courses through Iona you will be qualified to begin the work experience required for credentialing as a CASAC. The DAA studies program is an OASAS (Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services) approved program. Please be advised that completion of the DAA program at Iona does not provide graduates with the CASAC; it provides the educational requirement to register with the state and become a CASAC-T.

Requirements

DAA 3001 - Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies 4 Credits (Prerequisite or corequisite to all other DAA courses)
DAA 3011 - Assessment, Referral and Treatment Methods 4 Credits
DAA 3023 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling with Family 4 Credits
DAA 3031 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling 4 Credits
PSY 441 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 3101 - Health Counseling 4 Credits
DAA 3220 - Psychology of Drug Habituation and Addiction 4 Credits

Total: 27 Credits

All DAA courses are cross-listed with psychology (PSY).