Substance Use Disorder Treatment & Recovery
Advance your expertise and make a difference with UNC Pembroke’s Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery. This 12-hour program equips Master of Social Work students with the knowledge to understand, assess and treat substance use disorders — preparing you to meet urgent needs in a growing field. The certificate meets Criteria C for Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) eligibility and is approved by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.
Degrees
William Howard Dean Graduate School
College of Health Sciences
Social Work
Program Details
The Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorder Treatment & Recovery is available exclusively to students enrolled in UNCP’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Our MSW program emphasizes culturally responsive practice, community leadership, and clinical excellence.
Earn Your MSW & SUD Certificate and:
- Expand career options with specialized training in substance use and co-occurring disorders
- Fast-track LCAS licensure with reduced supervised practice time
- Strengthen clinical skills in culturally responsive, evidence-based treatment
- Serve critical community needs and make a greater impact
Have questions?
or call us at 910.521.6271
Meet Our Faculty
Shannon Cousineau
Assistant Professor of Social Work - MSW Program Director
shannon.cousineau@uncp.edu910.775.4267
