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Information Session and New Student Orientation: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

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Attend this free information session and new student orientation to learn more about the growing profession of substance use disorder counseling and meet instructors who teach in the Alcohol andDrug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Attendance is required to complete the application to the program.

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Typically Available
Summer
Duration
As few as 3 weeks
Units
0.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
$0

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Why you should attend.

Gain an overview of the program curriculum and requirements
Obtain key resources to help guide you through your studies
Learn more about the program from staff and instructors
Learn key aspects of the Supervised Field Work Practicum

About This Course

Participation in this free online course is mandatory for all new students. This information session and new student orientation reviews how UCLA Extension's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate can help you reach your career goals. The UCLA Extension Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate meets the educational requirements for those seeking professional certification from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) and its certification board, CCAPP Credentialing. Topics for the information session and orientation include an overview of the program curriculum and requirements, a review of key resources to aid students in their studies, and an overview of the supervised field work practicum.

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Prerequisite for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate Fall 2026 Cohort.  Enrollment deadline: August 13, 2026.

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A rewarding career awaits.

Learn the skills to help clients identify and address beliefs and behaviors connected to addiction. Prepare for a professional career in substance use disorder counseling.

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This course applies toward the following programs

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

certificate Acquire the knowledge to become an effective substance use disorder counselor. Learn the skills to help clients identify and change addiction-related beliefs and behaviors. Format: Remote (Required Courses). Internship is in person.

Acquire the knowledge to become an effective substance use disorder counselor. Learn the skills to help clients identify and change addiction-related beliefs and behaviors. Format: Remote (Required Courses). Internship is in person.

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