Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program Informational Session October 14, 2015 College of Extended and International Education Presented by Toni B White, LCSW ADX Coordinator/Instructor

Program overview Consists of 11courses 27 extension units—upper division Courses transfers to Human Services & Human Services transfers to ADX SOC, PSY & Human Services Prepares students for entry into the field at a professional level Well known by treatment centers in area Approved by most state certifying agencies

Requirements for Admission Application: 1. A completed application form 2. Personal essay 3. Letters of recommendation 4. One (1) Official transcript from ALL colleges attended Qualifications Required 2 years sober Experience/Education Registration

Admission Documentation 1. Application Application and Instructions: Sites/CEIE/docs/ADX/ADXApplicationSpring2016. doc 2. Personal Essay 3. Letters of Recommendation -two CURRENT letters 4. Official Transcripts

Application Qualifications Two years (60 units) of college credit * Or two years of work experience in the Health or Human Services field (verified on letterhead by a supervisor) * Or a combination of college credit and work experience to meet the two-year time frame requirement. * AND Applicants with a history of substance abuse should have at least 2 years of continuous sobriety *Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Cost of Program Program Cost: The total cost of the program is approximately $4625, plus $1300 for books/supplies; subject to change. Parking: Kiosh VS Semester Parking Pass

Financial Aid *Financial Aid is not offered to the Extended Education Program. *If you were already receiving financial aid, it will continue. *Private pay and/or student loans may be available through Sallie Mae Career Training at SALLIE or online at *Payment plans for Tuition: private pay or loans can be paid through several payments, final payment will be due before the end of the semester * or call , or present in person to the registration

Courses  Introduction to Alcoholism-ADX 300  Introduction to Counseling-ADX 301  Counseling the Individual- ADX 302  Perspectives on Drug Abuse- ADX 303  Group Counseling Techniques- ADX 304  Family Dynamics & Treatment- ADX 306  Seminar in Counseling Fieldwork I- ADX 351  Counseling Fieldwork I- ADX 352  Seminar in Counseling Fieldwork II- ADX 353  Counseling Fieldwork II- ADX 354

Courses-Elective Classes Electives  Cognitive Behavior Treatment–ADX 309 (Domestic Violence )  Process Additions - ADX 311  (Covers a wide variety of Addictive Disorders)  Ethical Considerations*

Fieldwork Classes Once enrolled into the Fieldwork Classes (ADX 351/ /354) you will be required to affiliate yourself with a State Certifying Agency to complete your 300 hours of internship. State website Counselor Certification Requirements and list of certifying organizations elorCertificationOrganizations.aspx

Equivalent Courses ADX to the New Human Services (our’s to their’s) ADX 301 = HUS 310 ADX 304 = HEA 315 ADX 306 = SOC 320 or HIS 379 ADX 351 and ADX 353 = HUS 380/381 Human Services to ADX (their’s to our’s) PSY 367 or HUS 310 = ADX 301 PSY 342 or HEA 315 = ADX 304 SOC 320 or HIS 379 = ADX 306

Program length Students can complete the ADX program within 4 semesters; Fall to Fall or Spring to Spring. Students are ONLY admitted during the Fall and Spring Semesters The program is self paced If you already had Financial Aid: requirements must be considered (minimum of 6units) when registering for class. Students must have completed all Required courses (10) plus an Elective class (1) with at least 2.5 Grade Point Average AND all 300 Fieldwork Internship hours

Disabled Students If you require special accommodations to succeed in your educational goals while at CSUDH, please contact Disabled Students at Please provide all paperwork to each Instructor at the beginning of the course or as soon as documentation indicating your need is received.

Good to Known *Extended Education Buildings Administration Classrooms Registration *Classes offered at night only M-Th, 3hrs/4hrs. Internship hours (300) separate and outside of class. *Opportunities

Faculty Veronica Bobe-Kollmeyer, MFT- Domestic Violence Dario Ghio, MFT- Introduction to Alcoholism Jean Henricks, Ph.D.- Intro to Counseling Timothy Hutson, MA- Perspective on Drugs & Process Addictions George H. Melgarejo, MA, CEAP, SAP- Group Victoria Scott, MS,CADC-II, LAADC- Individual and Family Toni B White, LCSW, CDVC-III- Practicum Courses Toni, Veronica and Timothy all have their ADX Certificate

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