Programs in Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment Services (A/CDTSP)
Why Choose UMass Boston?
- The University Advantage
- A/CDTSP students are part of the University of Massachusetts Boston community and benefit from the resources of a major university renowned for its commitment to excellence in education.
- Online Opportunities
- UMass Boston is dedicated to promoting accessible education and our online courses achieve that goal. The University’s extensive online offerings deliver more flexibility in scheduling, making it easier than ever to complete your certificate and credentialing requirements.
- Best Practices
- Education is the bridge between substance abuse research and practice. Our curriculum incorporates Best Practices gleaned from the research to provide our students with the most effective treatment strategies to date.
- Substance Abuse Treatment Credentials
- Our on-campus program delivers the requisite educational and practicum hours to students seeking substance abuse treatment credentials.
- Transferable Credit
- A/CDTSP does not award college credits; however, upon completion of their certificates, many of our graduates enter degree programs that accept the CEUs from our program.
- Value
- A/CDTSP is competitive in quality and cost with other substance abuse educational programs, with the added value of being part of the UMass Boston community. In addition, group discounts are available to state agencies, including the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Financial assistance is available for qualified individuals. For further information, please contact the program director.