Addiction Counseling & Treatment (Plan Education and Social Sciences -25HG)

CLC has achieved national accreditation by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC) and is commended for excellence in the preparation of the 21st-century addictions professional workforce. The Human Services Addiction Counseling and Treatment Program (ACT) is accredited by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB/IAODAPCA, Inc.) as both an Advanced and Preparatory Training Program.

Plan 25HG is both an Advanced and Preparatory Training Program.

Advanced Program: Upon completion of the program, students are qualified to take the CADC exam to become an Illinois Certified Alcohol/ Drug Counselor. No additional work experience is required.

ICB Preparatory Program: Students will be waived from the 2nd practicum (HUS 276); however, upon completion of the program, there is a work experience requirement in order to earn the CADC.

According to ICB/IAODAPCA regulations, students who wish to earn their CADC through the Advanced Program must possess a minimum of an associate degree in human services or another behavioral science from an accredited institution of higher education. Students who do not meet this requirement should complete the A.A.S. in Addiction Counseling and Treatment, Plan 25HD, or complete this certificate as a Preparatory Program.

In order to be admitted to this option, student must first meet with department faculty. Up to 15 credit hours of prerequisite courses may be transferred from another institution with the permission of the Human Services department chair, upon submission and review of transcripts indicating successful completion. Students needing to meet these prerequisites may take them concurrently with the courses required for the certificate.

In order to take upper-level courses, students must apply for admittance in the program, which may include background checks, drug screens, and/ or interviews. Upon application to the Addiction Counseling and Treatment (ACT) option, students should have no history of alcohol or other drug abuse, any addiction or other addictive disorders, or should be in recovery without recurrence and out of treatment or correctional supervision for at least 18 months.