Alcohol and Other Drugs of Addiction Counselor Training Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Program Coordinator: Maryse Nazon

Level of Certificate: Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Chicago State University offers a comprehensive, advanced, accredited post- baccalaureate Alcohol and Other Drugs of Addiction (AODA) Counselor Training Program certificate, which prepares students to work in the field of addictions. The certificate is accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA). Upon completion, students are qualified to sit for the Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Counselor (CADC) Examination. Work experience required for certification is waived for graduates of AODA. The certificate is the ideal complement to any graduate degree in counseling, social work, criminal justice, and other disciplines, and offers graduates a wide range of professional possibilities. The program requires 18 credit hours, three (COUN 5810 ) of which can be transferred to the Counseling Graduate Program at CSU.

Application and Admission

Must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
An application and official transcripts must be submitted to the Graduate School by the posted deadlines for the Fall and Spring semesters. New students can begin either semester.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for the final 60 hours of undergraduate work. Applicants whose grade point average satisfies the requirement but is deficient in other requirements may qualify for conditional admission.
Nine hours of prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of B or better for six hours. Conditional admission may be granted until prerequisites are met, which must occur in the first year of the program.
The program coordinator must approve transfer courses from other institutions before credit can be applied to AODA.
A personal interview is required to assess oral communication, interpersonal skills, and the applicant’s potential for the counseling field.

Requirements

Completion of all coursework with a grade point average of 3.0 of higher.
Internship of 600 clock hours, which must be completed in one year.
Completion of all program requirements within five years.

Prerequisites

PSYC 1100 - (Introduction to Psychology)
PSYC 2000 - (Lifespan Development) and
PSYC 2155 - (Abnormal Psychology)

Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)

The Following Courses (in the Order Taken):

COUN 5810 - Theories and Practice of Addictions Counseling Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5302 - Family Violence and Addictions / Trauma Informed Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5303 - Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Case Management Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5306 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5307 - Addictions Internship I: Addictions Counseling Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5308 - Addictions Internship II: Ethics and Addictions Credit Hours: 3 (3/300 hours field practice)