2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Counseling, M.A.: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Option

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Option provides a common core of professional counseling competencies based on national standards, specialized studies and supervised experiences in the field of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling.  The 48 credit degree leads to eligibility for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LCADC) as courses have been approved by the Certification Board (NJ) for the LCADC.  Depending on the student's background an additional 12 credits may be needed, so this should be discussed with an advisor.

Degree Requirements

  • 48 credits
  • All students conditionally admitted; following successful completion of core courses, faculty meet to assess whether the student will advance to full admission.
  • Practicum and 1 internship
  • CPCE (comprehensive examination)

Core Courses 9

CED 5910ORIENTATION TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

3

CED 5962GROUP PROCESS IN COUNSELING

3

CED 5950COUNSELING SKILLS

3

(Students must be fully admitted following completion of the three courses)

Required Courses 21

CED 5915MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING

3

CED 5925COUNSELING IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

3

CED 5952THEORIES OF COUNSELING

3

CED 5963THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING

3

CED 5975CAREER COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT

3

CED 5050APPRAISAL AND ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING

3

CED 5997RESEARCH METHODS IN COUNSELING

3

Specialized Courses 12

CED 5501SURVEY ALCOHOL DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING

3

CED 5502COORDINATING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

3

CED 5503IMPACT OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUGS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

3

CED 5504ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING OF ALCOHOL/DRUG-AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

3

Practicum and Internship 6

CED 5980PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING

3

CED 5985INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING I

3

Total Credit Hours: 48