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Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training

Associate in Applied Science - 66 Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training Program is designed to provide a broad range of information and skills which will qualify the student to (1) sit for the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) certification exam, and (2) work as a professional in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. In addition to the listed general education requirements, students will be exposed to a variety of issues and counseling skills specific to the needs of the chemically dependent client. This training will provide employment opportunities in a variety of community mental health programs or other Illinois Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse recognized chemical dependency programs. The core classes listed in this curriculum will also qualify as accepted continuing education credits for those students who are currently certified in pursuit of continuing education specific to the profession of drug and alcohol counseling. All DACT courses must be pre-approved.

Program Accreditation:
Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) certification exam

Admission to the Program:

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
PSY 110; BIOL 140; DACT 110; DACT 111; HUMSV 110

Spring Semester 1:
COMM 110; SOC 110; MAT 104 or higher; DACT 112; DACT 113

Fall Semester 2:
PSY 112; DACT 210; DACT 211; PSY 225; Humanities; PSY/SOC Electives

Spring Semester 2:
PSY 250; DACT 212
Required General Courses
Number Course Name Hrs.
*Humanities 3
BIOL 140 Anatomy and Physiology 4
COMM 110 Communication: Process and Practice 3
ENGL 105
or ENGL 110		 Basic Composition
Composition I		 3
MAT 104 or higher ** Elementary Algebra 5
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3
Required Program Courses
Number Course Name Hrs.
DACT 110 Foundations I 3
DACT 111 Addiction Counseling I 3
DACT 112 Foundations II 3
DACT 113 Addiction Counseling II 3
DACT 210 Addiction Counseling III 3
DACT 211 Counseling and Human Change 3
DACT 212 Internship Seminar 9
HUMSV 110 Introduction to Human Services 3
PSY 112 Personality 3
PSY 225 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY 250 Introduction to Research Methods In the Behavioral Sciences 3
Required Elective Courses
Number Course Name Hrs.
***Psychology/Sociology Elective 3

* See specific requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree (page 5). **Course selection depends upon placement test score. ***SOC 120; SOC 219; PSY 202; PSY 210

For Program Information Contact:
DACT Office, ICC North (309) 690-6898