23–30 Credit Graduate Certificate

Learn progressive and evidence-based approaches to promote wellness and support long-term recovery from co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. The core program focuses on gaining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to help the client and therapist move toward a more holistic, integrated, and positive outcome.

This certificate requires successful completion of a combination of required courses and internship components. Students must have completed a bachelor’s degree to apply for the certificate.

Licensure and Certificate Completion

This certificate program prepares you to apply for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license in Minnesota, depending on previous academic degree(s), courses completed, and internship experience. You may transfer up to six credits of previous graduate-level coursework from an accredited institution. Courses from this certificate may be applied to the Master of Arts Degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling.

Important Note

Licensure status is determined only by the state licensing boards based on the student’s location. Adler Graduate School cannot guarantee licensure to any student, nor will it be held liable for board decisions regarding licensure or changes to competencies and requirements.

There are two start terms for Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate applicants: spring and fall. Please note the correct start term on your application.

Does our program meet licensure requirements in your state? Contact the state licensure board here.

Spotlight

Learn more about our Counseling faculty, students, and alumni.

Faculty
Antwan Player, EdD, LMHC, LPCC

Dr. Player believes the classroom is an arena for cultivating knowledge. Each student brings a diverse life experience unique from …

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Christine Park, PhD, LMHC, NCC

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Student
Being a student at Adler Graduate School has meant an opportunity to start my professional life again. This time from the heart. The professors have been diverse, experienced, and go up and beyond to support their students’ learning. The class format has supported my ability to manage parenting and fulltime classwork. The assignments have allowed me to dive deep into subjects for which I would have never otherwise been able to engage. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity.
– Rachel Gatlin

Your Future

At Adler Graduate School, you’ll experience professional growth as well as personal transformation. Take a look at where your Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling can take you.

A Day In the Life

Addiction counselors help individuals understand their addictions and behaviors, and manage co-occurring disorders, while guiding them through recovery.

Professional Settings

  • Mental health clinics
  • Private practice
  • Hospitals
  • Social services
  • Residential treatment facilities
  • Corrections
  • Other community settings

Field Work

One credit of Practicum and two credits of Internship are required to complete a total of 880 hours of field experience.

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Required Courses

Please refer to our course catalog for the most up-to-date course requirements.

Program Objectives

This 26-33 credit certificate requires successful completion of a combination of required courses and internship components. Students must have completed a Bachelors Degree to apply for the certificate.

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