Chemical Dependency Counselor Certificate
description
The Chemical Dependency Counselor certificate program is designed to help students
meet the academic requirements for Ohio licensure as an Ohio Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor II or an Ohio Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III. Students must
have either a degree or be working toward completion of a degree. To qualify for Ohio
licensure as an LCDC II, students must have completed an associate degree in a behavioral
science (e.g., psychology, social work, etc.) or a bachelor's degree in any subject.
To qualify for Ohio licensure as an LCDC III, students must have completed a bachelor's
degree in a behavioral science. The CDC certificate program meets the academic requirements
for Ohio licensure only. Applicants for Ohio licensure also must pass a state examination
and complete 2,000 clock-hours of work experience. Students are urged to contact the
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board at 614.387.1110 for details regarding
applying for either the LCDC II or LCDC III.
Highlights
- Meets academic requirements for employment as a chemical dependency counselor
- Opportunity to work with diverse client populations
- Can be completed as part of a minor in counseling
- Does not require a master's degree to be licensed
Curriculum for the Certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling Program
COURSE |
FALL: Year 1 |
SPRING: Year 1 |
FALL: YEAR 2 |
SPRING: YEAR 2 |
COUN 1240 |
3 CR |
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COUN 2120 |
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4 CR |
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COUN 3000 |
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3 CR |
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COUN 3140 |
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3 CR |
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HEAL 3300 |
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3 CR |
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COUN 3150 |
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3 CR |
COUN 4240 |
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3 CR |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 22 |
3 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
Program Admission Requirements
Admission to this program requires that the applicant be either:
- An undergraduate student in good standing at The University of Toledo, or
- Accepted to UToledo under current policies for new, transfer, readmit and transfer readmit students.
Certificate students are subject to the College of Health and Human Services general education requirements.
Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in the certificate courses and may not earn grades below C.
Certificate program students are subject to the same academic policies and procedures as any other student at The University of Toledo.
All certificates are issued by The University of Toledo, with documentation noted on the student’s transcript.
Careers in the Field
Chemical dependency counselors help people who have problems with alcohol, drugs,
gambling and eating disorders. They counsel individuals to help them identify behaviors
and problems related to their addictions. Counseling can be done on an individual
basis, but is frequently done in a group setting and can include crisis counseling,
daily or weekly counseling, or drop-in counseling.
Chemical dependency counselors are trained to assist in developing personalized recovery
programs that help establish healthy behaviors and provide coping strategies. Often,
these counselors also work with family members affected by the addictions of their
loved ones. Some counselors conduct programs and community outreach aimed at preventing
addiction and educating the public. Counselors must be able to recognize how addiction
affects the entire person and those around him or her.
Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities should be favorable because job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs, especially in rural areas.