Alcohol and Drug Counseling Minor
Azusa, USA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 21,879
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The minor in alcohol and drug counseling prepares students to pursue alcohol and drug counselor credentialing with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Students who finish this minor complete the educational requirements for certified alcohol and drug counselors, and have the foundational knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to join this ever-expanding field that allows for bachelor-level entry.
We'll help you graduate ready to join an ever-expanding field with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a certified alcohol drug counselor (CADC). We’ll also prepare you to successfully achieve California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) certification after graduation. You’ll grow in competence supported by rigorous coursework and practicums.
Program at a Glance
The School of Behavioral Sciences equips students for compassionate leadership in fields like physical therapy, social work, and psychology, guided by experienced faculty and hands-on learning.
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Develop the skills to counsel individuals with alcohol and drug addictions.
- Integrate faith and compassion within a counseling vocation.
- Establish the knowledge to gain CCAPP certification after graduation.
Admissions
Curriculum
The minor in alcohol and drug counseling prepares students to pursue alcohol and drug counselor credentialing with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Students who finish this minor complete the educational requirements for certified alcohol and drug counselors, and have the foundational knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to join this ever-expanding field that allows for bachelor-level entry.
Note: There are other requirements, however, to qualify for the alcohol and drug counseling credential, as outlined and determined by CCAPP.
Requirements
- Introduction to Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Credentialing
- Interventions in Counseling
- Ethics and Professional Issues
- Field Experience (130 of 255 hours required)
- Drugs, Behavior, and Society
- Substance Use Assessment and Interventions
- Case Management in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Stress and Coping
- Field Experience (130 of 255 hours required)
- Practicum I
Total Units: 24
Program Outcome
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Develop entry-level mastery of knowledge of substance use, misuse, and effective treatment for substance use problems.
- Demonstrate entry-level skills in engagement and facilitation of substance use recovery strategies.
- Apply knowledge and skills related to Alcohol and Drug counseling in field experiences.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate faith into a comprehensive conceptualization of substance use problems.