Overview

The Department of Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services offers an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies . The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Addictions Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed for individuals already holding master's degrees in counseling who are seeking to enhance their professional counseling practice and licensure options.

Career Possibilities

Department of Transportation (DOT) Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor

Certified Problem Gambling Counselor (CPGC)

Problem Gambling Supervisor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Systems
Human Service
Delivery Systems
Program Planning and Evaluation
Client Interventions and Strategies
Client-Related Values

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must already be holding a master's degree in counseling, or be currently admitted to the Clinical and Mental Health Counseling M.S. program at UNLV.

You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for your bachelor’s degree, or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester hours).

Factors that may also be considered by the academic department to which you are applying include test scores (like the GRE or GMAT).

All applicants are required to submit a transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received.

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26658 USD per year
National

26368 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26368 USD per year
In-State

7736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7736 USD per year

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Las Vegas

Funding

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