Certificate Program
Substance Abuse Training Certificate Fast-Track
Earn 270 substance abuse specific training hours in 2 semesters. The DARC program at offers a certificate program that can be completed in one year. Students may choose from multiple course offerings that are held days, evenings or weekends, allowing students the flexibility to create a schedule that works best for them. The six drug and alcohol specific classes are DAR 101 (Public Health Issues: Abuse and Addiction), DAR 111 (Addiction Counseling I), DAR 158 (Biology of Addiction), DAR 112 (Group Counseling Skills and Theory), DAR 213 (Addiction Counseling II) and a DARC elective. The DARC electives are - DAR 114 (Introduction to Family Systems), DAR 117 (Substance Abuse Prevention, DAR 119 (Addiction Counseling in a Correctional Setting), DAR 220 (Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling) and DAR 212 (Multicultural Addiction Counseling). ENG 101 (Composition) is also required. Our schedule is designed for working adults with multiple life responsibilities. It is possible to take four DARC classes in two days. Students are able to plan their schedules well in advance as the DARC schedule is very predictable and consistent. To get an exact schedule with course registration numbers, please visit http://www.online.commnet.edu/pls/x/bzskfcls.P_CrseSearch
Fall Schedule (September to early December). All DARC classes are held on the North Haven Campus, unless otherwise noted.
DAR 101*
Mondays 9:30 to 12:20
Wednesdays 4:00 to 6:50
Saturdays 8:30 to 11:20 (Long Wharf)
DAR 111*
Mondays 12:40 to 3:30
Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:50
Saturdays 12:00 to 3:00 (Long Wharf)
DAR 213 Mondays 5:00 to 7:50
DAR 114 Wednesdays 12:30 to 3:30
DAR 119 Saturdays 8:30 to 11:20 (Long Wharf)
DAR 220 Tuesdays 6:30 to 9:20
* DAR 101 and 111 are offered in the summer – 6 full day sessions, mid May to late June. 101 is offered on Wednesdays, 111 on Thursdays. Check www.online.commnet.edu for other DARC summer classes.
Spring Schedule (late January to early May) - spring classes are offered in the same time slots as fall classes, in the spring DAR 114 and 213 trade time slots.
DAR 158
Mondays 9:30 to 12:20
Wednesdays 4:00 to 6:50
Saturdays 12:00 to 2:50 (Long Wharf)
DAR 112
Mondays 12:40 to 3:30
Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:50
Saturdays 8:30 to 11:20 (Long Wharf)
DAR 213 Wednesdays 12:30 to 3:30
DAR 114 Mondays 5:00 to 7:50
DAR 119 Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:50
DAR 212 Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:50
Students can mix and match the days and times to best meet individual needs. It is possible, for example, to take 3 classes back to back on Mondays (beginning at 10 and ending at 7) or Tuesdays (beginning at 12:30 and ending at 10). Or, students who work a traditional work week may opt to take the two Saturday classes and one evening class per semester.