The undergraduate academic certificate in substance use treatment provides a basic foundation for becoming a licensed chemical dependency counselor (for information about waivers of educational requirements under §140.405, visit www.hhs.texas.gov/business/licensing-credentialing-regulation/professional-licensing-certification-compliance/licensed-chemical-dependency-counselor-program and navigate to “Rules and Regulations”). Completion of the certificate also contributes to skills applicable in any human service field.