Alcohol and drug abuse is a growing epidemic that requires licensed specialists in the field
Interested in an alcohol and drug counseling career? Learn how to respond to a range of issues as part of Metro State’s Alcohol and Drug Counseling BS program.
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate is designed to meet CA state standards for certification of alcohol & drug abuse counselors.
With NECC's Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate you can learn how to help others understand and recover from their abuse problems
1-2 “Accredited” means, of a college, university, or degree, that a course of study was... These rules use the synonymous term “alcohol and drug counseling.” 1-19 “Site” means a...
Method I - Supervision Alternative ; Bachelor's Degree · 18 Semester Credits (270 clock hours) of specific alcohol and drug counseling coursework · 880 hours of alcohol and drug counseling practicum · Passing score on a written exam (not a comprehensive exam) · 2,000 hours of supervised professional practice acceptable to the board
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Rehabilitation Facility Administration · Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor · Outpatient Therapist · Telehealth Therapist · Intervention Counselor · Correctional Treatment Specialist · School Counselor · Social Services Manager
Academic Degree: Associates degree or the equivalent (60-semester credits) ; Course Work: Documentation of 270 clock hours (18-semester credits) of specific alcohol and drug counseling coursework ; Practicum/Internship: 880-hour alcohol and drug counseling practicum
Change Someone's Life ; With addiction rates on the rise across the country, you have the opportunity to change someone’s life as an addiction counselor or prevention professional. It affects people from all walks of life, all backgrounds and across all economic and social boundaries. Our communities need compassionate, well-trained professionals who can address current and future addiction counseling and prevention challenges in society. As a student pursuing an advanced online degree or cert...