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Certifications

Complete your master's degree with the advantage of a professional certification. These programs allow you to integrate all additional requirements into your existing degree program.

The RecoverUSC: Addiction Treatment Certification (ATC) provides a pathway for current students in pursuit of a Masters of Social Work (MSW), Master of Addiction Science (MAS) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to become certified addiction counselors through the State of California.

Obtaining your Pupil Personnel Services Credential will prepare you to graduate with an additional professional credential and competitive advantage to start your career.

SUD counseling

Addiction Treatment Certification

Gain the skills to become a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor through the MSW, MSN, or MAS programs.

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Teacher & classroom

Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Address behavioral issues within classroom settings and provide crisis intervention strategies to students and faculty.

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