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
(Students must be fully admitted following completion of the three courses)
Required Courses 21
| CED 5915 | MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5925 | COUNSELING IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CED 5952 | THEORIES OF COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5963 | THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5975 | CAREER COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CED 5050 | APPRAISAL AND ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5997 | RESEARCH METHODS IN COUNSELING | 3 |
Specialized Courses 12
| CED 5501 | SURVEY ALCOHOL DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING | 3 |
| CED 5502 | COORDINATING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | 3 |
| CED 5503 | IMPACT OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUGS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | 3 |
| CED 5504 | ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING OF ALCOHOL/DRUG-AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | 3 |
Practicum and Internship 6
Total Credit Hours: 48