Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling
Adler Graduate School offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling. This 26-33 credit certificate requires successful completion of a combination of required courses and internship components. Students must have completed a Bachelors Degree to apply for the certificate. Students have up to 2 years to complete this certificate.
The Post-Bacc Certificate in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling prepares professionals to deliver progressive and evidence-based approaches to promoting wellness and supporting long-term recovery from co-occurring addiction and another mental health disorder. The core program focuses on learning the knowledge, skills, and developing attitudes for working with clients, families and communities impacted by addiction and other mental health disorders.
Depending on previous academic degree(s), courses completed and internship activities, graduates with this Post-Bacc Certificate are prepared to apply for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license in Minnesota.*
*State licensure requirements change frequently. The student is responsible for ensuring they meet their state's requirements.
Post-Bac Certificate Course Requirements
| 503 | Introduction to the Counseling Profession | 3 |
| 512 | Introduction to Professional Writing and Portfolio | 2 |
| 516 | Foundations of Addictions and Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| 517 | Ethics and Professional Identity | 3 |
| 534 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| 539 | Consultation and Advocacy for the Mental Health Profession | 1 |
| 583 | Case Management for Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| 584 | Best Practices in Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| 585 | Integrative Seminar - COD | 1 |
| 604 | Portfolio Defense - COD, MCFC, MHC | 1 |
Students lacking previous graduate-level coursework for transfer will need to take the following courses:
- 523 Multicultural Counseling - 3 credits
- 525 Essential Interviewing Skills - 3 credits
Field Experience Requirements
| 930 | Introduction to Field Experience Seminar | 0 |
| 931 | Practicum for COD, MHC and MCFC | 1 |
| 988 | Internship in Co-Occurring Disorders | 1 |
Four credits of internship are required, but an additional credit may be necessary to complete a total of 880 hours of field experience.