Anoka Ramsey Community College

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate

• Certificate
• 2-Year Degree

Program Information

• Program Goals

  Upon completion of the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate, graduates will demonstrate achievement of program outcomes by being able to:

  1. Apply and demonstrate competency of counseling services to people with substance abuse disorders, as defined by the 12 core functions;
  2. Apply the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care;
  3. Apply a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance abuse;
  4. Demonstrate clinical writing skills for professional documentation;
  5. Apply laws, rules, and ethical guidelines related to the State of Minnesota and the addiction counseling profession; and
  6. Execute two practica (internships) over two academic semesters performing the 12 core functions for a total of 880 hours in clinical practice.

• Program Admission & Related Requirements

  Program admission requires completion of Alcohol and Drug Counseling Orientation. Clinical/practicum facilities require students to maintain specific requirements to ensure student and client health and safety. Proof that these requirements are met must be furnished by the student and include but are not limited to:

  • A recent physical examination including current immunity titers and a current negative Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
  • Current certification in American Heart Association: BLS Healthcare Provider is required for all Clinical/Practicum courses.
  • A cleared Background Study is required from the State of Minnesota.

• Completion Requirements

  • A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • All ADCS courses must be completed at ARCC or have been approved for credit for prior learning.
  • All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

   

  NOTE: You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance and information about transfer credit evaluation and transfer options. 

  PROGRAM NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or educational program is required for licensure. Eighteen semester credits of alcohol and drug counseling academic course work; 880 clock hours of supervised alcohol and drug counseling practicum, and written examination that demonstrates competence in the core functions must also be successfully completed for licensure.

   

• Program Requirements

  25 credits
  ADCS 1110*	Pharmacology for Substance Use Disorder	3
  ADCS 1120*	Substance Use Disorder Assessment	4
  ADCS 1200*	Substance Use Disorder Counseling	4
  ADCS 1210*	Substance Use Disorder Case Management	4
  ADCS 2297*	Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum I	5
  ADCS 2298*	Substance Use Disorder Counseling Practicum II	5
  *Course has prerequisite - see course schedule or catalog description.

• Wellness Requirement

  3 credits
  HPER 1102	Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco	3

• Program Sequence

  The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program; many courses are offered in the evening.

  First Year
  Fall Semester		Spring Semester
  ADCS 1110	3	ADCS 1200	4
  ADCS 1120	4	ADCS 1210	4
  HPER 1102	3
  TOTAL	10	TOTAL	8
  Second Year
  Fall Semester		Spring Semester
  ADCS 2297	5	ADCS 2298	5
  TOTAL	5	TOTAL	5

• Program Credits

  Program Requirements	25
  Wellness Requirement	3
  Total	28

• Important Links

  Official Program Guidesheet

  Course Schedule

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