About the course

This degree or certificate prepares students to perform counseling duties consistent with entry level addiction counselor positions in multiple levels of care. The 39-unit curriculum is an accredited and state approved and prepares graduates for the workforce with the required skills, competencies and standards to serve those afflicted with substance use disorders. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize their counseling and cognitive abilities necessary to integrate the counselor skills and ethical standards learned in the preceding Alcohol/Drug Studies Counseling program courses. Students will be able to demonstrate the cognitive and counseling abilities necessary to integrate the counselor competencies and standards learned in a two year Alcohol/Drug Studies Counseling program, including evidence-based theory and competencies inherent in entry level alcohol/drug counselor positions. Program Learning Outcomes include, appropriate evaluation and assessment, application of case management skills, application of group and individual counseling methodologies .and creating and adhering to treatment planning standards of care. Student must complete the core courses and selected courses from each section as designated, for a total of 39 units.

　　This program is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators and designed to meet the certification requirements of both the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors and the Coalition of Program Standards.

　　Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$14,688

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Glendale
Summer (June), 2024	Glendale
Fall (August), 2024	Glendale
Spring (February), 2025	Glendale
Summer (June), 2025	Glendale
Fall (August), 2025	Glendale
Spring (February), 2026	Glendale
Summer (June), 2026	Glendale

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Glendale Community College - California

Official transcripts/academic records (grades from High School/Secondary School and Diploma, or any college/university attended, minimum of C or 2.0 grade point average -- if transferring from U.S. accredited institution). Official TOEFL score (iBT min. 45-46), IELTS Academic (min. 4.5 to 5.0 'band score'), EIKEN Grade 2, GTEC min. 970, or Cambridge English Scale score of 154. Applicant’s Personal Essay -- education major and career goals (at least one page).

　　

English language requirements

　　4.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Glendale Community College - California. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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