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Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program Informational Session

Join us for a session on the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program at the College of Extended and International Education. This program prepares students for entry into the field at a professional level. Gain practical skills through courses such as Counseling Fieldwork and Group Counseling Techniques. Learn more about admission requirements, costs, and financial aid options.

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Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program Informational Session

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  1. Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate ProgramInformational Session October 14, 2015 College of Extended and International Education Presented by Toni B White, LCSW ADX Coordinator/Instructor

  2. Program overview • Consists of 11courses • 27 extension units—upper division • Courses transfers to Human Services & • Human Services transfers to ADX • SOC, PSY & Human Services • Prepares students for entry into the field • at a professional level • Well known by treatment centers in area • Approved by most state certifying agencies

  3. Requirements for Admission • http://www.csudh.edu/ee/alcoholdrug.html • Application: • 1. A completed application form • 2. Personal essay • 3. Letters of recommendation • 4. One (1) Official transcript from ALL colleges attended • Qualifications • Required 2 years sober • Experience/Education • Registration

  4. Admission Documentation • 1. Application • Application and Instructions: • http://www4.csudh.edu/Assets/CSUDH-Sites/CEIE/docs/ADX/ADXApplicationSpring2016.doc • 2. Personal Essay • 3. Letters of Recommendation • -two CURRENT letters • 4. Official Transcripts

  5. Application Qualifications • Two years (60 units) of college credit * • Or two years of work experience in the Health or Human Services field (verified on letterhead by a supervisor) * • Or a combination of college credit and work experience to meet the two-year time frame requirement. * • AND Applicants with a history of substance abuse should have at least 2 years of continuous sobriety • *Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

  6. Cost of Program • Program Cost: • The total cost of the program is approximately $4625, plus $1300 for books/supplies; subject to change. • Parking: • Kiosh VS Semester Parking Pass

  7. Financial Aid*Financial Aid is not offered to the Extended Education Program. *If you were already receiving financial aid, it will continue.*Private pay and/or student loans may be available through Sallie Mae Career Training at 1-888-2-SALLIE or online at www.salliemae.com.*Payment plans for Tuition: private pay or loans can be paid through several payments, final payment will be due before the end of the semester*Email: ceereg@csudh.edu or call 310-243-3741, or present in person to the registration office

  8. Courses • Introduction to Alcoholism-ADX 300 • Introduction to Counseling-ADX 301 • Counseling the Individual- ADX 302 • Perspectives on Drug Abuse- ADX 303 • Group Counseling Techniques- ADX 304 • Family Dynamics & Treatment- ADX 306 • Seminar in Counseling Fieldwork I- ADX 351 • Counseling Fieldwork I- ADX 352 • Seminar in Counseling Fieldwork II- ADX 353 • Counseling Fieldwork II- ADX 354

  9. Courses-Elective Classes • Electives • Cognitive Behavior Treatment–ADX 309 (Domestic Violence ) • Process Additions - ADX 311 • (Covers a wide variety of Addictive Disorders) • Ethical Considerations*

  10. Fieldwork Classes • Once enrolled into the Fieldwork Classes (ADX 351/352-353/354) you will be required to affiliate yourself with a State Certifying Agency to complete your 300 hours of internship. • State website • http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/ • Counselor Certification Requirements and • list of certifying organizations • http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/CounselorCertificationOrganizations.aspx

  11. Equivalent Courses • ADX to the New Human Services (our’s to their’s) • ADX 301 = HUS 310 • ADX 304 = HEA 315 • ADX 306 = SOC 320 or HIS 379 • ADX 351 and ADX 353 = HUS 380/381 • Human Services to ADX (their’s to our’s) • PSY 367 or HUS 310 = ADX 301 • PSY 342 or HEA 315 = ADX 304 • SOC 320 or HIS 379 = ADX 306

  12. Program length • Students can complete the ADX program within 4 semesters; Fall to Fall or Spring to Spring. • Students are ONLY admitted during the Fall and Spring Semesters • The program is self paced • If you already had Financial Aid: requirements must be considered (minimum of 6units) when registering for class. • Students must have completed all Required courses (10) plus an Elective class (1) with at least 2.5 Grade Point Average AND all 300 Fieldwork Internship hours

  13. Disabled Students • If you require special accommodations to succeed in your educational goals while at CSUDH, please contact Disabled Students at 310-243-3660. • Please provide all paperwork to each Instructor at the beginning of the course or as soon as documentation indicating your need is received.

  14. Good to Known • *Extended Education Buildings • Administration • Classrooms • Registration • *Classes offered at night only M-Th, 3hrs/4hrs. Internship hours (300) separate and outside of class. • *Opportunities

  15. Faculty • Veronica Bobe-Kollmeyer, MFT- Domestic Violence • Dario Ghio, MFT- Introduction to Alcoholism • Jean Henricks, Ph.D.- Intro to Counseling • Timothy Hutson, MA- Perspective on Drugs & Process Addictions • George H. Melgarejo, MA, CEAP, SAP- Group • Victoria Scott, MS,CADC-II, LAADC- Individual and Family • Toni B White, LCSW, CDVC-III- Practicum Courses • Toni, Veronica and Timothy all have their ADX Certificate

  16. Open Forum • Questions and Answers

  17. Thank you for your interest.

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