The Culturally-Centered Addictions Research Training (C-CART) graduate certificate prepares practicing clinicians and doctoral students at Northern Arizona University in disciplines such as counseling/school/clinical psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and interdisciplinary health, to work effectively as clinical researchers to address substance use/substance use disorders (SU/SUDs) within IDHC settings.
This 15-unit graduate certificate includes 9 units of core C-CART coursework designed to provide students with an understanding of working in an IDHC setting, and to gain addiction research knowledge and methodological competencies in various quantitative and qualitative research methods. The remaining 6 units comprise of a year-long research experience enabling students to become exposed to real-world primary care, behavioral health, and IDHC settings in rural and medically underserved areas. Students will learn to work with members of other disciplines in interprofessional teams, exploring culturally-centered evidence-based practices through case scenarios, problem-based learning, and the completion of a practice-based research project.
Web-Based and Community-Based Learning Environments. The NAU C-CART program will be delivered through hybrid synchronous and asynchronous web-based technologies and activities with learning strategies that are innovative and blended in two respects. First, there are multiple modalities for delivery of the research education curriculum including: 1) web-based, live, and blended interactive class sessions; 2) webinars (expanded live and video presentations of special topics up to 60 minutes in duration); and 3) research seminars and journal clubs. Second, research education and clinical/services research applications are blended within the NAU C-CART curriculum.
The C-CART graduate certificate equips students who are in current graduate clinical doctoral health-related programs or practicing clinicians to acquire research skills to address substance use disorders within Interprofessional Diverse Health Care (IDHC) settings. Course content provides a platform for educational and research experiences for students who are involved in clinical or health services research.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the “Details” tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 15 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Research | Individualized research is required. |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
Purpose Statement
The Culturally-Centered Addictions Research Training (C-CART) graduate certificate is a research and training program designed to educate graduate students and current clinical service providers with knowledge and research skills that include culturally-centered practices, related to Substance Use/Substance Use Disorders (SU/SUDs) which can be applied in interprofessional practice and diverse settings. There will be a central emphasis on research related to drug use (including opioids and other substance use disorders) that can be applied in interprofessional, and diverse health care settings (IDHC).
It prepares practicing clinicians and current doctoral students at Northern Arizona University who are in disciplines such as counseling/school/clinical psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and interdisciplinary health to work effectively as clinical researchers to address substance use/substance use disorders (SU/SUDs) within IDHC settings. Course content provides a platform for educational and research experiences for students who are interested in clinical or health services research in their academic and career development and will enhance professional development.
The core coursework is designed to provide students with an understanding of working in an IDHC setting, and to gain addiction research knowledge and methodological competencies in various quantitative and qualitative research methods. Additionally, students will complete a year-long research experience enabling students to become exposed to real-world primary care, behavioral health, and IDHC settings in rural and medically underserved areas. Students will learn to work with members of other disciplines in interprofessional teams, exploring culturally-centered evidence-based practices through case scenarios, problem-based learning, and the completion of a practice-based research project.
Student Learning Outcomes
As a result of completing the IBHC C-CART Graduate Certificate, students will:
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Admission requirements include the following:
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International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
C-CART Scholars will be required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Under both circumstances, federal financial aid can be used for this certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.