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WHO SHOULD ENROLL?You will benefit from this program if you:

� Are starting your career in professionalcounseling

� Want to expand existing scope-of-practiceto individuals and families with addictivedisorders

� Desire certification as a substance abusecounselor while pursuing higher educationalgoals

Associate of Science or Certificate in Alcohol and DrugAbuse Counseling

INSPIRE THE ROAD TO RECOVERYCertification as a Substance Abuse Counselor is a gateway to the

professional counseling field. Addiction to alcohol and drugs affects

millions of men and women throughout the world, and the damage of

addiction extends to families and communities. Certified counselors

provide direct counseling services to individuals and families suffering

from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Nearly all states require

academic preparation prior to certification.

The Advantages of a National University Education• One-course-per-month format

• Eight online academic courses; academic courses are all online

• Face-to-face or online practicum course:

– On-site practicum offered at several regional campusesthroughout California

– Online practicum for students outside of California

• Regionally accredited

• Approved by CAADAC’s education foundation: CaliforniaFoundation for Advance of Addiction Professionals

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Earn your Associate of Sciencedegree or Certificate in Alcoholand Drug Abuse Counseling atNational University

Contact an Admissions Advisor today.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, MAJOR IN ALCOHOL ANDDRUG ABUSE COUNSELING Faculty Advisor: Donald Posson; (702) 531-7832; dposson@nu.edu

The Associate of Science degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling isdesigned to prepare students academically for entrance into upper divisioncourses to pursue a Bachelor’s degree as well as for certification as alcoholand drug abuse counselors. This program meets the academic requirementsof The California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors(CAADAC), a certification body recognized by the State of California. Thisprogram may not meet the requirements for certification in other states. Forcomplete information on the CAADAC certification, or to order a CAADACHandbook visit www.caadac.org or call (916) 368-9412.

Degree Requirements

To receive the degree, students must complete at least 90 quarter units, 31.5of which must be taken in residence at National University and complete a255 hour practicum experience working with clients at an approvedpracticum site. Students are urged to meet English requirements as early aspossible in their college career to avoid serious difficulties in other coursework. Refer to the section on undergraduate admission requirements forspecific information regarding admission and evaluation.

Recommended as Preparation for the Major(5 courses; 19.5 quarter units)

ENG 100* Effective College English I (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on Accuplacer

ENG 101* Effective College English II (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: ENG 100

COM 103* Public SpeakingMTH 204* Mathematics for Science

Prerequisite: MTH 12A, and MTH 12BILR 260 * Information Literacy

Prerequisite: ENG 100, and ENG 101* May be used to meet a General Education requirement

Prerequisites for the Major(2 courses; 9 quarter units)

PSY 100* Introduction to PsychologySOC 100+ Principles of Sociology

Prerequisite: ENG 100, and ENG 101* May be used to meet a General Education requirement+ Diversity Enriched Offering

Requirements for the Major(9 courses; 40.5 quarter units)

ADC 205 Intro to Substance AbusePrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 215 Physiology of Substance AbusePrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 225 Law and EthicsPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 235 Case ManagementPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 245 Individual Counseling IPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100, ADC 205

ADC 255 Individual Counseling IIPrerequisite: ADC 245

ADC 265 Group& Family CounselingPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 275 Personal & Professional GrowthPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 285 Practicum in Substance AbusePrerequisite: ADC 205, ADC 215, ADC 225, ADC 235, ADC 245,ADC 255, ADC 265, ADC 275

Electives

ADC 295 Guided Study 1.5 - 4.5

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ALCOHOL ANDDRUG ABUSE COUNSELING Faculty Advisor: Don Posson; (702) 531-7832; dposson@nu.edu

The Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling is designed to meetstate requirements for certification of alcohol and drug abuse counselors.This program meets the educational requirements of The CaliforniaAssociation of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), acertification body recognized by the State of California. For completeinformation on the CAADAC certification, or to order a CAADACHandbook visit www.caadac.org or call (916) 368-9412.

Degree Requirements

To receive the certificate, students must complete at least 45 quarter units,31.5 of which must be taken in residence at National University andcomplete a 255 hour practicum experience working with clients at anapproved practicum site. Refer to the section on undergraduate admissionrequirements for specific information regarding application, placementevaluation and matriculation.

Upon application students must sign the ADC Student Agreement beforebeginning their coursework. Students must obtain malpractice insuranceprior to beginning their work with clients. Students attend live practicumclasses one Saturday a month during the seven month clinical practicum at aNational University campus. Students must attend live internet classsessions in some of the below classes. Students will have their choice ofattending either one evening a week or on Saturday. Students must have aheadset with a microphone that plugs into the USB port on the computer.

Prerequisites for the Certificate(2 courses; 9 quarter units)

SOC 100+ Principles of SociologyPrerequisite: ENG 100, and ENG 101

SOC 350+ Cultural DiversityPrerequisite: ENG 100, and ENG 101

+ Diversity Enriched Offering

Core Requirements(10 courses, 45 quarter units)

PSY 100 Introduction to PsychologyADC 205 Intro to Substance Abuse

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100ADC 215 Physiology of Substance Abuse

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100ADC 225 Law and Ethics

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100ADC 235 Case Management

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100ADC 245 Individual Counseling I

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100, ADC 205ADC 255 Individual Counseling II

Prerequisite: ADC 245ADC 265 Group& Family Counseling

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100ADC 275 Personal & Professional Growth

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100ADC 285 Practicum in Substance Abuse

Prerequisite: ADC 205, ADC 215, ADC 225, ADC 235, ADC 245,ADC 255, ADC 265, ADC 275

Electives

ADC 295 Guided Study (variable units)

For more complete information, see the National University Catalog 75, published 8/29/11