Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template/Abbreviated Template with Curriculum
Institution Submitting Request: Utah Valley University
Proposed Title: Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Certificate of
Proficiency in Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Currently Approved Title: Licensed Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate of Proficiency
School or Division or Location: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department(s) or Area(s) Location: Behavioral Science Department
Current Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code (for existing programs):
51.1501
Proposed Beginning Date (for new programs): 08/23/2014
Institutional Board of Trustees’ Approval Date: October 24, 2013
Proposal Type (check all that apply):
Regents’ General Consent Calendar Items
R401-5 OCHE Review and Recommendation; Approval on General
Consent
SECTION
ITEM
NO
5.1.1
Minor*
5.1.2
Emphasis*
5.2.1 X
Certificate of Proficiency*
5.2.3
Graduate Certificate*
New Administrative Unit
Administrative Unit Transfer
5.4.1
Administrative Unit Restructure
Administrative Unit Consolidation
New Center
5.4.2
New Institute
New Bureau
5.5.1
Out-of-Service Area Delivery of Programs
Program Transfer
5.5.2 X
Program Restructure
Program Consolidation
5.5.3
Name Change of Existing Programs
X
Program Discontinuation
5.5.4
Program Suspension
5.5.5
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Program
Chief Academic Officer (or Designee) Signature:
I certify that all required institutional approvals have been obtained prior to submitting this request
to the Office of the Commissioner.
Printed Name: Ian Wilson
Program Request - Abbreviated Template
Utah Valley University
Discontinuance of the Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Abuse Counseling
New Program: Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Use Disorder Counseling
and
New Program: Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling
08/23/2013
Section I: Request
The UVU Department of Behavioral Science requests program discontinuance for the Certificate of
Proficiency in Substance Abuse Counseling.
The UVU Department of Behavioral Science requests approval to offer a Certificate of Proficiency
in Substance Use Disorder Counseling and a Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Substance Use
Disorder Counseling.
The two new certificates are “stackable” in that a student completing the Certificate of Proficiency
in Substance Use Disorder Counseling, which is a two semester program, 14 credits, will be able to
complete a third semester with an additional 9 credits and be awarded the Certificate of Proficiency
in Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling.
Due to changes in the licensing requirements here in Utah, these two certificates will fulfill the
states requirements for licensure in these areas.
UVU requests this change be effective Fall Semester 2014. These requests were approved by the
Board of Trustees on October 24, 2013.
Section II: Need
This request is in response to new Utah statutes governing licensure in Substance Use Disorder
Counseling. This request also allows UVU’s program to be consistent with the program at the
University of Utah.
Section III: Institutional Impact
This modification should have no effect on instructional programs of affiliated departments or
programs. UVU is running the current LSAC program with a cohort of 30 students per year, and
plan to maintain that cap. There will be no changes in administrative structure. The only change in
faculty will be the need to staff one additional course per academic year. No new physical facilities
or modification to existing facilities will be required.
Section IV: Finances
The costs anticipated from this change are those associated with teaching an additional course
each academic year. UVU is in the process of moving the program to an off-budget status and will
be able to support the additional cost with tuition and fees from the program.
Section V: Program Curriculum
Students pursuing the Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Use Disorder and the SUDC license
will complete the following courses:
Prerequisites
PSY 1010: General Psychology – 3 credits
PSY 1100: Human Development, Lifespan – 3 credits
ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing – 3 credits (requires appropriate
placement scores or ENGH 0990 with a grade of C- or higher)
Course Title
SUDC 3470
SUDC 3430
SUDC 4300
SUDC 4705
SUDC 481R
Credit
Hours
Dynamics of Addiction
Psychopharmacology
Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Introduction to Professional Development
Internship
3
3
3
2
3
Total:
14
Students pursuing the Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Substance Use Disorder and the
ASUDC license will complete the following courses:
Course Title
SUDC 3470
SUDC 3430
SUDC 4300
SUDC 4705
SUDC 481R
SUDC 4400
SUDC 4900
SUDC 481 R
Credit
Hours
Dynamics of Addiction
Psychopharmacology
Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Introduction to Professional Development
Internship
Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Advanced Professional Development
Internship
Total:
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
23
Program Schedule
Fall of First Year
(Course Prefix and
Number)
SUDC 3470
SUDC 4705
SUDC 4300
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Dynamics of Addiction
Introduction to Professional Development
Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Semester total:
Spring of First Year
(Course Prefix and
Number)
SUDC 3430
SUDC 481R
Course Title
SUDC 4400
SUDC 4900
SUDC 481R
8
Credit
Hours
Psychopharmacology
Internship
Semester total:
Summer of First Year
(Course Prefix and
Number)
3
2
3
SUDC Requirements Met
Course Title
Advance Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Advanced Professional Development
Internship
3
3
6
14
Credit
Hours
Semester total:
3
3
3
9
ASUDC Requirements Met
23
State Licensing Information: Beginning July 1, 2012 there are two levels of licensure for Substance Use
Disorder Counseling in the state of Utah. The Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LSAC) license has
changed to the Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) and the Advanced Substance Use Disorder
Counselor (ASUDC) license has been added. The new name for this field is Substance Use Disorder
Counseling. Additional requirements for State Licensure are detailed in the UVU catalog.