Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Counseling Program (CASAC)
classes are held in spring, summer and fall semesters. All classes are 45 hours each. To gain the OASAS certificate, you must complete eight required courses. Upon completion of the OASAS approved, 350 hour CASAC program taken at MCNY, students qualify for their CASAC-T credential after submitting their fingerprints to OASAS.
Fall 2022 Course Schedule
| Course Number | Course Title | Course ID | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASAC 1 | Overview of Substance Use Disorder including Alcohol and Nicotine Dependence and Gambling Addiction Treatment: Physiological and Pharmacological Counseling | DIST1 | Tuesday | 6:00pm – 9:45pm |
| CASAC 3 | Signs, Symptoms, and Stages of Substance Use Disorder, Problem/Pathological Gambling and Co-Existing Disorders | DIST1 | Wednesday | 6:00pm – 9:45pm |
| CASAC 5 | Professional Ethics and Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Counseling | DIST1 | Thursday | 6:00pm – 9:45pm |
| CASAC 7 | Theories and Principles of Substance Use Disorder Counseling | DIST1 | Saturday | 9:00am – 12:45pm |
Courses highlighted in grey are offered in Manhattan
Courses highlighted in beige are offered in Bronx
If a student withdraws before the start of classes, s/he is entitled to a full refund. Once classes begin there is no refund and total tuition is due for the course. A student may miss one class, but additional work for a make-up must be submitted to the instructor. If a student takes one or several courses from us and needs to send proof to OASAS, a transcript request form is completed and processed through the Office of the Registrar.
CASAC Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of Substance Use Disorder including Alcohol and Nicotine Dependence and Gambling Addiction Treatment: Physiological and Pharmacological Counseling |
| 2 | Overview of Substance Use Disorder Treatment within the Context of the Family |
| 3 | Signs, Symptoms, and Stages of Substance Use Disorder, Problem/Pathological Gambling and Co-Existing Disorders |
| 4 | Group Counseling Skills/Techniques in Addressing Substance Use Disorder |
| 5 | Professional Ethics and Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Counseling |
| 6 | Diverse Populations, Cultural Competence and Multicultural Issues in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder |
| 7 | Theories and Principles of Substance Use Disorder Counseling |
| 8 | Assessment and Treatment Planning with Substance Use Disorder Consumers |