Graduate College

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
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Addiction Specialization (Graduate Certificate)

Addiction Specialization (Graduate Certificate)

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  Application deadlines

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. However, the application must be complete (i.e. all official transcripts and required documents received) two weeks prior to the start of any given semester/session or the application will be deferred to the following semester/session. Once a semester/session has started, all applications will be deferred to the following semester/session.

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

This program does not require a graduate test.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program does not require any supplemental recommendations.

 

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  Written statement

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:

In two or three sentences, indicate why you are seeking admission to the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse graduate certificate program. Please also offer a list of 3 references, including the name, telephone, and e-mail address for each.

 

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  Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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  Other program materials

This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

 

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  Additional information

Grade Point Average (GPA) - An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in a social service/health field is preferred for admission. If the applicant has an undergraduate GPA in a social service/health field that falls below a 3.0, but has significant professional experience in the field, there is the possibility of getting admitted "with conditions."

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

Addiction Specialization — College of Health and Human Services

 

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