The graduate Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling requires 12 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must maintain a Graduate College major program grade-point average of at least 2.50. They must earn at least a grade of C in each course required for the certificate. Courses must be taken on an A–F graded basis.

The certificate program is open to students enrolled and in good standing in a University of Iowa graduate degree program, or enrolled in the Graduate College as a nondegree student.

The course sequence contributes to eligibility for certification as a Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (tCADC) by the Iowa Board of Certification. In addition to these courses, obtaining the tCADC requires successful completion of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor examination. After successful credentialing as a tCADC, the non-temporary CADC credential may be earned with documented and supervised clinical experience. For additional details regarding certification, visit the Iowa Board of Certification website or contact the certificate coordinator.

Visit the Department of Counselor Education website for more information about when courses are offered. Plans of study will vary by student and sample plans of study are available on the certificate website.

The graduate Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling requires the following coursework.

Required Courses

Students must complete CSED:5278 before CSED:5260.

Graduate education prepares students with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized fields. At the University of Iowa, the Graduate College advocates for student-centered graduate education and supports equitable application of rules and policies across graduate programs.

Academics

University of Iowa graduate credentials are regulated by policies and requirements found in the Graduate College Manual of Rules and Regulations. This includes minimum grade-point average (GPA) requirements for academic standing and degree conferral. The Graduate College sets the minimum requirement. Individual graduate programs may establish higher GPA requirements.

Admissions

Graduate student applicants must meet admission requirements for both the Graduate College and the program to which they have applied. University of Iowa graduate admission requirements are published by the Graduate College and on the Graduate Admissions website.

Financial Support

Graduate students might be eligible for financial support. Several contingencies apply, including degree program and award type, satisfactory progress toward degree, satisfactory completion of all duties related to an appointment, and availability of funding. Graduate students should inquire directly with their program for more information about funding availability. The Graduate Student Employment Standards govern the employment relationship between the University of Iowa and all graduate teaching and research assistants in all matters except wages, which are covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement or the conditions of an applicable federal grant.