Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Addiction Intervention equips learners with specialized knowledge and skills to become effective addiction practitioners. It focuses on understanding addiction, evidence-based treatment approaches, cultural competence, and professional practice. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in the addiction field, including addiction counseling, case management, and prevention work. The program emphasizes a strengths-based and culturally-responsive approach, integrating Māori knowledge and values into the curriculum.