Alcohol & Drug Counseling Certificate

Program Requirements: 30 credits

1. ADCS 1110

   Pharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders
   3
2. ADCS 1120

   Substance Use Disorder Assessment
   4
3. ADCS 1200

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling
   4
4. ADCS 1210

   Substance Use Disorder Case Management
   4
5. ADCS 1220

   Professional Ethics and Pre-Practicum Issues
   2
6. ADCS 2297

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum I
   5
7. ADCS 2298

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum II
   5
8. HPER 1102

   Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
   3

Program Information

Program Goals

1. Apply and demonstrate competency of counseling services to people with substance abuse disorders, as defined by the 12 core functions;

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2. Apply the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care;

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3. Apply a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance abuse;

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4. Demonstrate clinical writing skills for professional documentation;

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5. Apply laws, rules, and ethical guidelines related to the State of Minnesota and the addiction counseling profession; and

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6. Execute two practica (internships) over two academic semesters performing the 12 core functions for a total of 880 hours in clinical practice.

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Developmental Courses

Program Admission & Related Requirements

1. A cleared Background Study is required from the State of Minnesota.

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2. The college cannot guarantee placement in practicums for students who do not have a clear criminal background check. If you have questions about your eligibility or for more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-296-3802.

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3. Vaccines and other health and safety related requirements as defined by the practicum sites.

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Completion Requirements

1. A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.

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2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.

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3. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.

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4. All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.

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5. To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.

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6. The requirements of this program are subject to change without

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Program Sequence

1st Year

Fall Semester

1. ADCS 1110

   Pharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders
   3
2. ADCS 1120

   Substance Use Disorder Assessment
   4
3. HPER 1102

   Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
   3

Spring Semester

1. ADCS 1200

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling
   4
2. ADCS 1210

   Substance Use Disorder Case Management
   4
3. ADCS 1220

   Professional Ethics and Pre-Practicum Issues
   2

2nd Year

Fall Semester

1. ADCS 2297

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum I
   5

Spring Semester

1. ADCS 2298

   Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum II
   5

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