Addiction Counseling Certificate Program
The State of California requires that anyone who provides counseling services in alcohol and other drug treatment programs become certified. The certification process is designed to ensure proficiency in core addiction counseling competencies and related performance domains. In reponse to the practical realities of meaningful worforce development in substance abuse treatment, LMU Extension’s Public Health Studies division now offers a 45-unit,
450-hour Addiction Counseling Certificate (ACC). Among the premier programs of its kind in California, its innovative educational philosophy is informed by our broader University Mission: to shape and propel leadership within themes of social justice and service to community, a commitment to personal excellence, and care for the "whole" person.
Evening classes are held Monday through Thursday, featuring a prestigious faculty, small class sizes, state-of-the-art “smart” classrooms, and free parking. Saturday daytime classes are also available. Our ACC coursework can be completed in less than 11 months, and exceeds the requirements of the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC). Please click on the links at the top left of this page for more information and answers to many frequently asked questions (FAQ's). Please click here for detailed course descriptions and “easy enroll” Fall 2008 registration. Coursework includes:
Pharmacological and Social Dynamics of Alcohol and Other Drugs - Advanced Counseling
- Group and Family Counseling
- Counseling With Choice Theory/RealityTherapy
- Ethical and Legal Aspects & Issues
- Case Management
- Behavioral Psychology for Addictions
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Education, & Early Intervention
- 12-Step, Self-Help Programs, Relapse Prevention
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- "Spirituality" in Recovery
- Fieldwork/Internship and Personal Growth
- CAADAC Test Preparation
Evening and Saturday classes are taught at Loyola Marymount University's beautiful Westchester campus
Free, convenient parking.
LMU Extension is an approved CAADAC Continuing Education Provider
Provider Number: 2S-6-310-0606
LMU Extension is an approved CAADE Continuing Education Provider
Provider #CP30 738 A 1007
Need a Human? Call
(310) 338-2812 or 310-338-1971. Or, email
bsmith33@lmu.edu to schedule a phone consultation