Addiction Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

NYS Education and Training Provider Number 0421

Are you interested in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse? Positions in alcoholism and substance abuse counseling are available throughout New York City. Completion of the education and training often is sufficient to obtain an entry-level position in this field.

You can complete the education and training requirements for the Credential in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (CASAC) while attending John Jay College. For each addiction studies course you receive both academic credit and specialized training, which counts for educational requirements of the CASAC. Upon completion of the education requirements at John Jay College, you are eligible for a CASAC Trainee certificate issued by New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. The addiction studies program also offers a minor in addiction studies. Education and training in this area is useful in all of the helping professions and most criminal justice careers. Having this minor can enhance your chances of acceptance in advanced degree Programs and obtaining positions in these areas.

You can also take the addiction studies courses as a non-degree student. Application for admission as a non-degree student can be made at the admissions office at 445 W. 59^th St.

All courses needed for the CASAC will be offered in the academic year. Some courses will be offered both in day and evening; but all will available in the evening.

Please attend our Open House, which will answer questions you have about the Addiction Studies Program, the CASAC, and a career in substance abuse counseling.

CHECK THE JOHN JAY COLLEGE WEB PAGE FOR TIME AND DATE.

There will be one held in October and one in March.

To read an interview with the coordinator, which explains many details of the program, click here.

For information about the curriculum which fulfills the education and training requirements for the CASAC, click here.

For information on the Addiction Studies Minor, click here.

For information on admission of non-degree students, click here.

For schedule of classes, choose courses from education and training requirement, and click here to use course search.

For Information on tuition and fees, click here.

For Addiction Studies graduate MA/CASAC options, click here.

For Information about financial aid, Click here.

For other information, consult the John Jay College HOMEPAGE, click here.

E-mail the Addiction Studies Program.

For further information contact Professor Yalisove, 2429N, 237-8794,

For information about the CASAC, please go to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse web site at

http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/index.cfm