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

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

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.

Requirements for Admission & Documentation http://www4.csudh.edu/cele/Alcohol-Drug-Counseling/application 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

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

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 1-888-2-SALLIE or online at www.salliemae.com. *Payment plans for Tuition: Tuition can be paid through several payments, however the final payment will be due BEFORE the end of the semester *Email: ceereg@csudh.edu or call 310-243-3741, or present in person to the registration office to make arrangements

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)

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

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 http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/ Counselor Certification Requirements and list of certifying organizations http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/CounselorCertificationOrganizations.aspx

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

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

Disabled Students If you require special accommodations to succeed in your educational goals while at CSUDH, please contact Disabled Students at 310-243-3660. 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 Employment

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

Open Forum Questions and Answers

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