Addiction Counseling

This is an accredited Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Training Program that requires 300 hours in the classroom and 300 hours of supervised practicum in order to meet the eligibility standards for State Certification by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. (IAODAPCA). Students are prepared and eligible to begin to work in the addictions counseling field at an entry-level position. Upon completion, students are able to sit for the IAODAPCA test and when passed, receive the status of Provincial Counselor. A certificate of completion will be given to the students who successfully fulfill the requirements of this program.

Addiction Counseling Advanced

This advanced addiction counselor training program requires an additional 200-hour practicum for a total of 500-hour practicum experience supervised by a credentialed supervisor in the field of alcohol and drug counseling. In addition to the practicum, the student is required to complete an additional 30 hours of classroom training for a total of 330 hours of classroom training and education. Students are prepared and eligible to sit for the IAODAPCA test, and at the time of passing, they are qualified to be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Notice: Students must have an associate or Bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited institution in one of the areas of Social Science, Social Services, Psychology, or a related field by the time that they complete the program.

Students are encouraged to declare their intention to enter the Enhanced Program as early as possible and meet with the program coordinator for assistance with academic advising.