Addiction Studies Certificate Program

The most up-to-date information about the program can be found in the most recent undergraduate bulletin. Please contact the program coordinator listed there with any questions.

Successful completion of the John Jay ASP entitles students to obtain the CASAC-Trainee Certificate (CASAC-T) from OASAS. (Program Overview)

Note: A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student's major, other minors or programs. While completion of the minor is notated on the student's transcript, completion of the program is not.

Additional steps for obtaining the CASAC:

• Those with a BA and a major in human services field must obtain supervised paid work for 4000 hours at an OASAS Certified Substance Abuse Program
• Students without a BA must work 6000 hours at an OASAS Certified Substance Abuse Program
• Students with an MA in a human services field must work for 2000 hours at an OASAS Certified Substance Abuse Program
• Individuals must pass the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) examination.