Certificate Programs
Certificate in Substance Abuse and Addictions
Equips ministry leaders to walk with people through addiction and recovery — the physiology of dependence, family impact, relapse patterns, recovery community, and clinical referral.
- Tuition
- $4,500full program
- Credit Hours
- 18
- Duration
- 6–12 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Explain the physiological and psychological dimensions of addiction
- Recognize substance use patterns and intervene pastorally
- Support families affected by a loved one's addiction
- Build partnerships with treatment programs and recovery communities
- Establish clear referral thresholds and ethical limits
Core Coursework
- 01Understanding Addiction and Dependence
- 02Pastoral Intervention and Motivation
- 03Family Impact and Codependence
- 04Recovery Models and Community Support
- 05Relapse, Grace, and Long-Term Care
- 06Referral, Ethics, and Scope of Practice
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Recovery ministry leaders, pastors, and outreach workers serving people in addiction.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
IMPORTANT: This is not a substance abuse counselor license (LCAS, CADC, or equivalent). State certification requires accredited coursework, supervised clinical hours, and board examination.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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Enrollment is open year-round. Application and registration is a one-time $150, and payment plans are available on all tuition.
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