Addictions Counseling

Markim Shakur-Purvis is the Program Chair of the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program. Professor Shakur brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the addictions counseling learning experience. Professor Shakur has extensive experience of working in the field of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, having worked as a counselor and then ultimately progressing in supervisory, management, and administrative roles. Professor Shakur has managed treatment programs in residential and outpatient settings; ranging from community treatment programs, hospital settings, criminal justice/correctional settings, and private practice. Professor Shakur has served as an Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University, teaching subjects of Juvenile Justice and Forensic Psychology in the Criminal Justice Department. Professor Shakur has served as a Cohort Advisor and Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University, advising and teaching in the Certified Public Managers Program. In teaching addictions counseling education, Professor Shakur has developed and taught alcohol and drug counselor trainings for the NJ Juvenile Justice Commission, and Professor Shakur has been a consultant for New Jersey Prevention Network, developing trainings and teaching alcohol and drug counselor trainings. Professor Shakur values the learning experience provided in the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program and all disciplines of study at Ocean County College, as Professor Shakur is a lifelong learner himself, currently completing his PhD in Counseling and Supervision at Kean University.

Contact Markim Shakur-Purvis at mshakur-purvis@ocean.edu or 732 255 0400 x2076.