The City College of New York’s Department of Psychology offers NY State certification as a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) from the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). This program is available to BA, BS, BA/MA and MA degree students in Psychology. The CASAC program is also available to students in the Continuing and Professional Studies Program at City College and to non-psychology students.
Credential Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) Education Program
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Objectives
Through completion of the CASAC-T Education program, students will gain the full range of knowledge, skills, and professional techniques related to Substance Use Disorder counseling including the following
85 hours
150 hours
70 hours
45 hours
Total training hours required for OASAS CASAC Trainee credential = 350 credit hours
Requirements
If you are either a BA or BS major in Psychology, you can meet these requirements if you take the following 10 courses to be eligible for a CASAC-T (all of these courses need to be taken at City College)
Lifespan Development (PSY 22600) OR Infancy and Childhood (PSY 24600)
Brain, Mind and Experience
Substance Use Disorder: Causes and Treatment
Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Case Management of Substance Use Disorders
Psychology of Prevention Science
Family Psychology
Small Group Processes
Counseling Issues in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Professional & Ethical Responsibilities
45 hours
The ethics requirements are being fulfilled through the following required courses included in the list above.
5 hours
5 hours
10 hours
10 hours
5 hours
10 hours
FAQS
Frequent Questions
You can declare a major in Psychology (BA or BS) by going here: iDeclare
If you are interested in a research or medical health degree (nursing, PA, or MD), you should earn a B.S. degree. Otherwise, you would probably benefit most from a B.A. degree.
We highly recommend that you meet with a Psychology advisor each semester. A list of the psychology advisors as well as their advising schedules and how to connect with them can be found here.
A Psychology advisor can assist you in how best to develop your interests in another field. A list of the psychology advisors as well as their advising schedules and how to connect with them can be found here.
Please contact the Psychology Department Chair (Robert Melara, rmelara@ccny.cuny.edu, NAC 7/201) to discuss research opportunities.
Please contact the Director of Academic Programs (Hawai Kwok, kwok@ccny.cuny.edu, NAC 8/133) or the Psychology Department Chair (Robert Melara, rmelara@ccny.cuny.edu, NAC 7/201) to discuss fieldwork opportunities.
Please contact the Faculty Advisor (Prof. Brett Silverstein, bsilverstein@ccny.cuny.edu, NAC 7/120), the Director of Academic Programs (Hawai Kwok, kwok@ccny.cuny.edu, NAC 8/133) or the Psychology Department Chair (Robert Melara, rmelara@ccny.cuny.edu, NAC 7/201) to discuss joining the Psychology Student Association (Psych Club) or the Psi Chi Honors Society.
A Psychology advisor can assist you in reviewing your course history and academic career options on DegreeWorks. A list of the psychology advisors as well as their advising schedules and how to connect with them can be found here.
The principles that are learned in psychology courses are easily transferred to other disciplines, including marketing, medicine, and engineering. Students from other majors are highly engaged with the hundreds of psychology courses available.
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For complete information on the CASAC credentialing process: Visit the Website of the NY State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
For further information and to enroll in the CASAC program at CCNY:
Contact the CASAC Coordinator at casac@ccny.cuny.edu
Department of Psychology
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160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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Robert Melara, Professor & Chair
NAC 8/133 I 212.650.6777
Hawai Kwok, Director, Academic Programs
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