1. Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program Informational Session
October 5, 2016
College of Extended and
International Education
Presented by Toni B White, LCSW
ADX Coordinator/Instructor

2. Program overview Consists of 11courses
27 extension units—upper division
Some ADX courses transfer to the Human Services Degree Program &
Some Human Services courses may be transferred to the ADX program
Prepares students for entry into the field at a professional level
Well known by treatment centers in area
Approved/Accepted by California State certifying agencies

3. 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.

4. Requirements for Admission & Documentation
1. Application Package:
1. A completed application form
2. Personal essay
3. Letters of recommendation
-two CURRENT letters from non-relatives
4. One (1) Official transcript from ALL colleges attended
2. Qualifications
Meets the 2 year sobriety and the Experience/Education requirements.
3. Registration

5. Cost of Program
*Program Cost: The total cost of the program is approximately $4625, plus $1300 for books/supplies and potential cost of internship courses (registering with State Agency, TB testing, CPR, Life Scan, Ethics course, approximately $200). *Parking: Kiosk VS Semester Parking Pass * subject to change

6. Financial Aid. Federal Financial Aid is not offered to the
Financial Aid *Federal Financial Aid is not offered to the Extended Education Program. *Private Pay and/or Student Loans may be available through Sallie Mae Career Training at SALLIE or online at *Payment plans for Tuition: Tuition can be paid through several payments, however the final payment will be due BEFORE the end of the semester * or call , or present in person to the registration office to make arrangements

7. 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

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

9. Equivalent Courses ADX to Human Services (ours to theirs equivalence)
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 (theirs to oar's equivalence)
PSY 367 or HUS 310 = ADX 301
PSY 342 or HEA 315 = ADX 304
SOC 320 or HIS 379 = ADX 306

10. Fieldwork Classes
Once enrolled into the Fieldwork Classes (ADX 351/352 or 353/354) 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

11. Course Rotation Introductory courses ADX 300 and ADX 301
offered only in the Fall and Spring Semesters
Alternates between Semesters:
-Individual and Group (302/304) alternates with Drugs and Family (303/306),
Alternates between Semester & Courses:
-The Practicum Courses
(ADX 351/352 & ADX 353/354)
- the Electives Courses (ADX 311 or 309)
ADX 302, 304, 351/352 and 311 are all taught in the same semester.
ADX 303, 306, 353/354 and 309 are all taught in the same semester

12. 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 (Fall to Fall or Spring or Spring) 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

13. 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.

14. 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 Employment

15. Faculty *Veronica Bobe-Kollmeyer, MFT- Domestic Violence
Dario Ghio, MFT- Introduction to Alcoholism
Jean Hendricks, 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

16. Open Forum
Questions and Answers

17. Thank you for your interest and see you in the Program ; ).