Academic Programs
Overview
The Alcohol and Drug counselor certificate provides students with 270 hours of specific alcohol and drug counseling coursework as well as documentation of 880 hours of practical alcohol and drug counseling experience. 440 hours related to inpatient settings and 440 hours related to outpatient settings.
Locations
Online
**Note: When applying for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Program at Minnesota West, in your application to the college, please choose the Collegewide Campus and the your major should be the Alcohol and Drug Counselor certificate.
Admission Requirement: Must be completing or have a completed two-year degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Course Number
Course Title
Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Foundations and Theories of Addictions
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Ethics and Cultural Competency in Client Care
Credits
1
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Course Number
Course Title
Twelve Core Functions of Services for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Introduction to Treatment Plan Continuum of Care Development
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Cultural Response to Substance Use Disorders
Credits
1
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Course Number
Course Title
Co-occurring Disorders in Substance Abuse
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Introduction to Group Work for Addictions
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Pharmacology in Substance Use Disorders
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Drug and Alcohol Practicum I
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Drug and Alcohol Practicum II
Credits
3
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TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
24
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| ALDC 1000 | Introduction to Substance Use Disorders | 3 |
| ALDC 1100 | Foundations and Theories of Addictions | 2 |
| ALDC 1150 | Ethics and Cultural Competency in Client Care | 1 |
| ALDC 1200 | Twelve Core Functions of Services for Alcohol and Drug Treatment | 3 |
| ALDC 1250 | Introduction to Treatment Plan Continuum of Care Development | 2 |
| ALDC 1300 | Cultural Response to Substance Use Disorders | 1 |
| ALDC 1350 |
Co-occurring Disorders in Substance Abuse
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2 |
| ALDC 1400 |
Introduction to Group Work for Addictions
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2 |
| ALDC 1500 |
Pharmacology in Substance Use Disorders
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2 |
| ALDC 2100 |
Drug and Alcohol Practicum I
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3 |
| ALDC 2200 |
Drug and Alcohol Practicum II
|
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS
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24 |
This program is run as a cohort training and may not follow the semester schedules. For registration information please connect with roxanne.hayenga@mnwest.edu 507-372-3468