Addictions Counseling, Certificate of Completion
Certificate Description
This program of study is the mandatory core of alcohol and drug counseling courses designed to prepare the student for becoming credentialed in New Jersey as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. These specialized courses are approved by the State of New Jersey Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiner’s Alcohol and Drug Counseling Committee and by the Addictions Professional Certification Board of New Jersey for the required 270 education hours.
Certificate Requirements
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ALDC 101 | Addictions Disorders and Recovery Supports | 3 |
| ALDC 102 | Addictions Counseling: Professional Responsibilities | 3 |
| ALDC 105 | Addiction Counseling Skills | 3 |
| ALDC 106 | Assessing Addictive Disorders | 3 |
| ALDC 107 | Addiction Counseling Methodology | 3 |
| ALDC 108 | Addiction Counseling Client Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |