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How much is Tuition?
Tuition in LMU Extension's Addiction Counseling Certificate Program is competitively priced at $125 per unit. Completing our Addiction Counseling Certificate Program costs approximately $4,000. The cost of books is additional.
How fast can I complete the Addiction Counseling Certificate Program?
Depending on each student’s unique capacity and the program’s coursework availability, generally between 11 and 18 months.
How do I find out what textbooks I need, and where can I buy them?
Most textbooks are listed on our website within the course descriptions. Some textbooks are not announced until the first day of class. Textbooks are generally available at the main LMU Bookstore, or by a wide variety of online booksellers such as Amazon.com.
My check hasn’t cleared/ my credit card still hasn’t been charged.
There is typically a delay in processing tuition. If it has been more than three weeks, or class has already begun, please contact our Records & Registration Specialist, Pat Ranftl, by email at pranftl@lmu.edu.
What if I have to drop a class?
If you need to drop a class, it must be done in writing. Please notify our Records & Registration Specialist, Pat Ranftl, by email at pranftl@lmu.edu. Informing your instructor is not sufficient notice, and could result in a grade of "F".
Can I obtain a refund of my tuition for dropped classes?
All requests for refunds, other than for classes cancelled by the University, must be received in writing (by letter, FAX, or email to our Records & Registration Specialist, Pat Ranftl) prior to the first or only meeting of the course, or prior to the second meeting of a class lasting four or more weeks. Tuition refunds are available only in accordance with established University policy:
· Before the first or only meeting of a class: 100%
· Before the second meeting of a class lasting four or more weeks: 50%
· Otherwise: After the second meeting there is no financial refund, however, you can prevent a failing grade on your transcript by withdrawing in writing before the last day of the class.
How do I request an official Transcript?
To be in compliance with privacy laws designated by Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), transcripts may be ordered only in writing or through your PROWL account. For instructions on opening your PROWL account go to How to Access Prowl below. Once you get into your account, first go to view unofficial transcript, to make sure the grades you are interested in transcripting have been posted. Then go back a page to order official transcript and complete the information requested. Your transcript will be sent in approximately two business days. There is no fee. You may instead download and print a Transcript Request Form. Follow the instructions provided to mail or fax the form. This option may take up to two weeks to process. There is no fee. If you are a local student and are in a hurry, you may come to the Registrar’s Office on the first floor of St. Robert’s Hall and ask for a Transcript to be prepared while you wait. There is a $10 fee.
How do I access PROWL to view my schedule, grades, and order transcripts?
PROWL is your personal records online portal. Find PROWL on the Extension homepage (scroll down the blue left-hand margin to the PROWL log in.) Use your Student ID# (SID#) and the last six digits of the SID# as your pin. The site will immediately ask you to update your pin. Choose six numbers only; letters cannot be used in the pin. Your Student ID number was sent to you with your registration confirmation. If you did not save it, please call our office at 310.338.1971, or email us at extension@lmu.edu.
How do I Login to Blackboard, the online learning system?
Instructions are on the Extension home page
Are any classes offered online?
Currently, only one class within our Addiction Studies program is available online.
Where do I park for class, and how much does it cost?
Parking for LMU Extension students is free. All vehicles must enter through the Lincoln Boulevard entrance only. Permits are not generally needed for classes beginning after 4pm, or for Saturday classes. Students attending one-day sessions may park in the visitors section of the "A" lot located near the 80th Street entrance of the campus (see campus map), but still must enter the campus through the Lincoln Boulevard entrance. Students taking classes in University Hall, the four-story building on your right as you enter from Lincoln Boulevard, may park on levels P2 & P3, marked “Student/Visitor Parking, of the underground parking facility beneath University Hall.
How do I obtain my certificate for a Certificate Program?
Upon satisfactory completion of the required number of courses, students may submit a Certificate Application Form. Students do not automatically receive a certificate. Go to our Addiction Counseling Certificate Program website, click on “Forms” within the left-side menu bar, and follow the instructions.
What types of credit, or Continuing Education Units, are offered to professionals?
For Nursing Professionals:
Loyola Marymount University is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 12698, to offer continuing education credit.
For MFTs and LCSWs:
Loyola Marymount University is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, license #PCE703, to provide Continuing Education Units for MFTs and LCSWs.
For Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselors:
Loyola Marymount University is also approved by the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) # 2S6-310-0610, and the California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), # CP30-822- A-1010.
What if I absolutely must speak to a live human being now?
Please call 310.338.1971 and a staff member from our front office will assist you.
Drops, Withdrawals, and Refunds
To drop or withdraw from a class, notify LMU Extension in writing, or by email to pranftl@lmu.edu. Tuition refunds are available ONLY in accordance with established University policy: Before the first class: 100%; before the second meeting of a class lasting four or more weeks: 50%. No refund is given for one-day classes.
Attendance Requirement and Academic Standards
The actual certifying body for CAADAC, the California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CCBADC), requires a minimum attendance of 70% for each course. Attendance of less than 70%, even with a satisfactory grade, will void that class for eligibility purposes, and the class must be retaken. Additionally, every student must maintain a letter grade of “B” or higher for each individual class to qualify for an LMU Extension-issued Certificate in Addiction Counseling.
Grade Appeal
Except in rare instances, only the instructor, in conjunction with the Department's Chairperson, Director, and Academic Vice President may change a final grade. To appeal a final grade the student must meet with the instructor to review the reasons for the grade, no later than three weeks into the semester following the issuance of a disputed grade. If the instructor/student discussion fails to resolve the dispute, the student may file a written appeal with Pat Ranftl, our Records and Registration Specialist, by email at pranftl@lmu.edu.
Class Observation in the Addiction Counseling Certificate Program
On a case by case basis, upon approval by the instructor, a number of introductory-level courses may be available for a single, one-day only classroom observation. Observers may not participate in course activities, and will receive no attendance credit for the course, except if the observer chooses to officially register for the class at the end of the “observation day.”
Transferring LMU Extension credits into Loyola Marymount University
LMU Extension courses cannot be transferred to any degree-granting program at Loyola Marymount University.
Transferring Credits into the Addiction Counseling Certificate Program
Credit for work completed at another community college or university may be accepted toward the satisfaction of the Addiction Counseling Certificate Program within the limitations of curriculum compatibility, residence requirements, and transfer maximums. Courses with grades below a “B” (3.0) do not transfer. A maximum of 15 semester units may be transferred. It is the responsibility of the student to submit an official transcript, course outline, and syllabus for each class(es) to be considered. An evaluation of the submitted coursework will be conducted by a reciprocity committee, and their determination is final. Please submit this information to: Pat Ranftl, Records & Registration Specialist, LMU Extension, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 1840, Los Angeles, CA, 90045.
Course Cancellation and Changes in Fees, Course Schedules, Faculty, and Room Assignments
The University reserves the right to make changes in fees, faculty assignments, room locations and schedules, and to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment. Every attempt will be made to notify enrollees of changes in the published schedule. Please verify latest course information at http://extension.lmu.edu or call 310. 338.1971.
Disability Support Services
The Disability Support Services (DSS) office provides specialized assistance and resources that enable students with documented physical, learning and/or psychological disabilities to achieve maximum independence while pursuing their educational goals. Staff specialists constantly interact with all areas of the University to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers. Students must provide documentation for their disability from an appropriate licensed professional. Please contact the DSS office at 310.338.4535 to request a form to assist you.
Full-Time Students
Full-time LMU undergraduate and graduate students may enroll in LMU Extension courses for continuing education credit, with permission of the Dean of the College in which they are matriculated. Courses are available only at the fee quoted, exclusive of regular, full-time tuition. Enrolled LMU students may not register for audit of cross-listed courses.
Tax Information
Some educational expenses, including such incidental costs as books, meals, lodging and travel, may be tax deductible. To learn if your fee payments are deductible, consult with the relevant state and/or federal tax agency. Tax information may be obtained from: www.irs.gov.
Articulation Agreements
Articulation Agreements with West Los Angeles College and Argosy University are currently in place, and other such agreements are vigorously being sought with other undergraduate degree-granting institutions. Coursework is deemed transferable on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the receiving institution, not by any warranty of LMU Extension. LMU Extension coursework is not transferable to any Loyola Marymount University undergraduate or graduate program.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Loyola Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage, citizenship status, disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Loyola Marymount University seeks compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination. Any student complaints of discrimination shall be handled and resolved pursuant to the University‘s Discriminatory Harassment and Complaint Process. This process provides for the filing, investigation and resolution of all student discrimination complaints. Copies of the Discriminatory Harassment and Complaint Process may be found on LMU’s website under Student Codes + Policies and in the LMU Community Standards booklet published by the Division of Student Affairs.
All Policies
For a comprehensive and updated resource of all LMU Extension policies and procedures, please refer to the link “Policies” on the lower left of the main LMU Extension web page. In case of discrepancy, the web policies supersede those printed in this guide.
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