College of Extended and International Education
Office of Extension Programs
1000 East Victoria Street • Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-3782 - FAX - (310) 516-3753
ALCOHOL/DRUG COUNSELING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
ADX Program Application
Students are admitted to the program every Spring and Fall semesters. Applications are due
approximately six weeks before the semester begins. Spring semester generally begins the third
week of January and the Fall semester begins the last week of August.
Qualifications For Admittance To The ADX Program
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Two years of college credit
or
Two years work experience in the Human Services field
(verified by a letter on letterhead from a supervisor)
or
A combination of college credit and work experience to meet the two year requirement
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A completed application packet (see attached sample)
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Admittance, Approval, And Orientation
Each student who submits an application by the deadline will receive either an approval packet, a
letter indicating what documentation is missing from their application or a denial letter. If
approved, the student is required to attend Orientation.
Length Of Program And Total Number Of Courses
The Alcohol/Drug Counseling Certificate program lasts approximately four semesters, which is
one and one half years. The ADX program consists of 11 academic, upper division courses,
some of which are transferable to the Human Services B.A. program offered on the CSUDH
campus. In addition, students must complete 300 internship hours which may begin only when
the student is registered in ADX 351/352, Seminar in Counseling Fieldwork I/Counseling
Fieldwork I.
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Course Prerequisites
Courses may be taken in any order with the exception of several prerequisites. All students
should complete ADX 300 and 301 before attending any other courses in the program.
ADX 351/352 are prerequisites for ADX 353/354.
Internship Requirements
Students are required to complete 300 hours of internship in a clinic, hospital, or treatment center
approved by the ADX 351/532 instructor. Students entering the program may begin their
internship hours only after attending the first class session of ADX 351/352. Unless the
student is currently working in the Human Services field, it is strongly recommended that
students complete all course work prior to enrolling in ADX 351/352.
Units Awarded and Course Fees
Seven courses award three (3) units each and two fieldwork courses award two (2) plus (1) units
each. The cost will be $185 per unit; a three unit course would then cost $555, and a two unit
course would cost $370. (Subject to Change).
Grade Point Average Requirement
All students must maintain a 2.5 GPA (cumulative grade point average). Any student whose
GPA falls below 2.5 will be placed on probation and must raise his/her GPA to 2.5 at the
conclusion of the following semester or be subject to dismissal from the program.
Any student who receives a “C-” “D” or “F” in any course must repeat that course with at least a
"C+" grade before any other courses may be taken. A student may repeat a course only once and
if the student fails to achieve a "C+" grade on the second try, he/she will be dropped from the
program.
A student dropped from the program may, after a full calendar year, re-apply for conditional
admission. Students who re-apply will be on probationary status until the courses in question are
completed with a C+ or better. If the student fails to meet the conditional requirement in one
semester he/she will be terminated from the program for a full calendar year.
Textbook Costs
The cost of books each semester is approximately $75-$125. Books may be purchased at the
campus bookstore at the beginning of each semester.
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Important Phone Numbers
Extended Education
243-3782
CSUDH Library
243-3714 or 3715
University Bookstore
243-3789 or 3829
Financial Aid Office
243-3647
Public Safety
243-3639
Students Who Do Not Apply To The Certificate Program
Students who would like to attend an ADX course without applying to the program may register
for any course except the fieldwork courses ADX 351/352 and 353/354. Students enrolled in the
College of Health and Human Services may also enroll in any course except ADX 351/352 and
353/354.
Registration Requirements
Registration and payment must take place before the first class session. Those students
whose courses are being paid for by various county or state programs may submit an
Authorization of Payment voucher at the time of registration. Without a voucher, registration is
not possible; consequently neither is attendance.
For additional information, call the Extension Program Office at (310) 243-3782.
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