UofM Global
Substance Use Disorders Interprofessional Graduate Certificate
The Substance Use Disorders Interprofessional Graduate Certificate offers a focused, practice‑oriented pathway for students and professionals who want to strengthen their ability to serve individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use. The program is built around a clear mission: “to train students to work with populations impacted by substance use disorders (SUD)” .
Its curriculum blends foundational knowledge, clinical skill development, and interdisciplinary perspectives drawn from counseling, psychology, and social work. Students gain a strong grounding in evidence‑based approaches while learning to navigate the complex biopsychosocial factors that shape addiction, recovery, and co‑occurring mental health concerns.
A central feature of the certificate is its required core course, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), which teaches students to identify and respond to substance use and mental health disorders using a preventive, integrated care model. The course emphasizes routine screening, early intervention, and coordinated treatment planning, and students learn these skills through “readings, role plays, presentations, and online trainings” . This foundation prepares graduates to work effectively in healthcare, behavioral health, community agencies, and other settings where early detection and intervention are essential.
Students then tailor their training through a combination of core electives and specialized coursework. Options such as Addiction Counseling, Neuropsychopharmacology, and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) deepen clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis, pharmacology, and evidence‑based intervention models. Courses explore “the physiological effects of commonly misused substances, assessment and diagnosis of substance use disorders, and specific, evidence‑based interventions with adolescent and adult clients” . Additional electives—including crisis intervention, psychopathology, trauma treatment, rehabilitation counseling, and lifespan development—allow students to build competencies relevant to co‑occurring disorders, trauma‑informed care, and work with diverse and high‑risk populations.
Designed as a 15‑credit program, the certificate supports both current graduate students and working professionals seeking advanced preparation in addiction‑related practice. With its interdisciplinary structure, emphasis on evidence‑based treatment, and flexible elective options, the program equips graduates to meet the rising demand for skilled practitioners in behavioral health, integrated care, and community‑based service systems. A natural next step is deciding whether you want the description adapted for a website, brochure, or recruitment campaign, since each format benefits from a slightly different tone and keyword emphasis.