{"id":6058,"date":"2025-09-17T10:41:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T14:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6058"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:52:37","slug":"harm-reduction-approaches-to-substance-use-certificate-online","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/harm-reduction-approaches-to-substance-use-certificate-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Use (Online)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Use (Online)<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/061416_4631_Harm-reduction-cert-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/061416_4631_Harm-reduction-cert-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students in discussion\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Meet people where they are, with care and expertise. Montclair State\u2019s Graduate Certificate in Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Use is the nation\u2019s first graduate certificate of its kind, designed to close the gap between knowledge and action amid the overdose crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The program gives you the tools to support individuals with compassion and evidence-based strategies. Delivered fully online in an asynchronous format, this 9-credit, three-course certificate offers you the flexibility to learn non-stigmatizing, trauma-informed harm reduction strategies while working in related human services fields.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Courses in the Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Use Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Biomedical and Psychosocial Perspectives on Drugs<\/strong> &#8211; Explore the biomedical and psychosocial dimensions of drug use, learning everything from physiological effects to policy and ethics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harm Reduction Interventions in the Management of Substance Use and Misuse<\/strong> &#8211; Dive into the core principles and global context of harm reduction methods like syringe access, naloxone distribution, medication-assisted treatment, and supervised consumption sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engaging Individuals Affected by Substance Use and Misuse<\/strong> &#8211; Practice trauma-informed and social-justice engagement strategies, refining your ability to engage without stigma and honor each person&#8217;s lived experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enroll in our Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Use Program Graduate Certificate program and step into a field where your skills can directly save lives and strengthen communities. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/harm-reduction-approaches-substance-use-certificate-graduate\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=online\">Online<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=chss\">College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>*Students seeking an F1\/J1 visa are not eligible for this certificate program unless they are currently pursuing a master&#8217;s degree at ÌÇÐÄvlog and are able to simultaneously pursue both programs while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/current-students\/f-1-students\/maintaining-f-1-status\/\">maintaining their student visa requirements.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Admission Checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Deadline: Rolling admission.<\/li>\n<li>Online Application: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li>Undergraduate GPA minimum of 2.5<\/li>\n<li>Resume: Optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 209.22 ms --><!-- decode:  0.05 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Svetlana Shpiegel profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5020\/user\/2f518e70f5834c4bab4c0d4709405b3c.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5020\/user\/2f518e70f5834c4bab4c0d4709405b3c.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~shpiegels\">Svetlana Shpiegel<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:shpiegels@montclair.edu\">shpiegels@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Sara Matsuzaka profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/12326\/user\/saraheadshot.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/12326\/user\/saraheadshot.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~matsuzakas\">Sara Matsuzaka<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:matsuzakas@montclair.edu\">matsuzakas@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Make a Difference<\/h2>\n<p>This first-of-its-kind online graduate-level certificate is designed to certify students and professionals in the practices and principles of harm reduction strategies to fight our nation\u2019s drug overdose crisis.<\/p>\n<p><div class='program-testimonial no-image'><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;ÌÇÐÄvlog has a vital role to play in addressing the public health needs not only in our nearby counties but the entire state of New Jersey. And as educators, it is our duty to use our resources to help educate our community about evidence-based tools to prevent and address chaotic drug use.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Svetlana Shpiegel<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor, Social Work and Child Advocacy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/msw-master-of-social-work\/\" class=\"name\">Social Work<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MSW &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=shpiegels\">Program Coordinator: Dr. Svetlana Shpiegel<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:shpiegels@montclair.edu\">shpiegels@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Dickson Hall 370<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014ÌÇÐÄvlog offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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