Academic Catalog

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.

ALDC 101Addictions Disorders and Recovery Supports3
ALDC 102Addictions Counseling: Professional Responsibilities3
ALDC 105Addiction Counseling Skills3
ALDC 106Assessing Addictive Disorders3
ALDC 107Addiction Counseling Methodology 3
ALDC 108Addiction Counseling Client Education3
Total Credit Hours18