Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

The drug and alcohol counseling certificate program at Loyola is accredited by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB). It is specifically designed to prepare social work students and practitioners to gain skills to assess, treat, and counsel individuals who have identified their addiction behaviors.Prepare to become a CADC through Loyola's highly respected Advanced Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Training Program. Our CADC program allows for MSW students, as well as post-graduate students, to gain the skills needed to assess and treat addictions in any field of social work.Not only will students learn how alcohol and other drugs impact the body, mind and spirit, they will also be educated in other addictions such as gambling, food, and others types. Treatment modalities that have been proven by empirical research are taught, as well as policies and procedures related to agency work. Students will also be a part of an internship experience that is addiction focused.After completing your drug and alcohol counselor certification, you'll be prepared to make a skilled assesment and treat each clients' addiction. As a licend CADC professional, these skills will allow you to help those in recovery and support those who are just beginning their recovery journey.Specific job options include: Addiction therapist, Clinical Supervisor related to addictions, Licensed Social Worker Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice,Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling

Application requirements for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate include:TranscriptsStatement of PurposeApplicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted. IELTS - 6.0TOEFL (IBT) - 79