Childhood and Adolescence Disorders -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Post-Master of Science in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Certificate will be able to clearly discuss factors influencing development of children and adolescents, including the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with development.

• Describe factors affecting childhood development.
• Assess and diagnose DSM disorders relating to children and adolescents.
• Formulate treatment options for child and adolescent disorders.

Marriage and Family Therapy -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Post-Master of Science in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Certificate will be able to analyze the role of family systems and theoretical perspectives in treating couples and families.

• Discuss how the perceptions of families have changed over time.
• Apply counseling theories to the treatment of couples and families.
• Determine how a person’s family of origin affects future relationships.
• Analyze the influence of substance use and addictive disorders on couples and families.

Trauma -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Post-Master of Science in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Certificate will be able to analyze the effects of trauma and interpersonal violence on victims, their families, and the community; and develop prevention and treatment strategies at micro and macro levels.

• Analyze the physical and psychological effects of trauma.
• Develop strategies for treating trauma victims.
• Create an action plan for responding to a disaster within a community.
• Analyze educational material for the prevention of interpersonal violence.
• Analyze short- and long-term consequences of childhood trauma.

Addiction Counseling -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Post-Master of Science in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Certificate will be able to utilize appropriate knowledge, skills, and research when working with unique counseling populations.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in working with unique counseling populations.
• Identify an appropriate addictions/substance abuse testing instrument, explain how to administer the test, and interpret test results.
• Access valid and reliable research to answer questions for an identified problem, concern, or addiction counseling intervention.
• Utilize research to guide decision-making processes.