Overview
The Addiction Studies Licensing Preparation Certificate is for individuals who have completed a college degree and want to qualify for employment as an addiction/substance abuse counselor.
After completing the certificate, students can apply for credentialing in Ohio as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (associate’s degree), a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (bachelor’s degree), or a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (master’s degree).
Successful credentialing includes passing a computer-based exam administered by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Work in a variety of positions in the addiction/substance abuse field to help meet ever-increasing needs for addiction counselors in Ohio.
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II or III (must meet Ohio licensing requirements)
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (must meet Ohio licensing requirements)
- Addiction Counselor
- Caseworker
- Mental Health Aid
- Probation Assistant
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for addiction/substance abuse counselors is expected to increase by 31 percent through 2022.
$21,000 to $24,000 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Curriculum
Effective 2021-2022 academic year
Addiction Studies Licensing Preparation Certificate (ADSLC)
Program Prerequisite: An associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in a behavioral science field, from an accredited institution of higher education, is required to enroll in this program.
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADC 100 | Drugs in Society | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADC 105 | Addiction, Counseling, and Diversity | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ADC 115 | Ethics in Addiction Treatment | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADC 120 | Addiction Screening, Assessment, and Treatment | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADC 110 | Pharmacology of Addiction | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ADC 125 | Relapse, Treatment, and Prevention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADC 200 | Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 22 | 0 | 22 | |