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Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies — Online

Instruction is delivered through the InterCoast online student portal, managed under our West Covina main campus. Online students work with the same admissions team, financial aid office, and student services as our physical campuses, with programs structured for California students.

44 weeks 905 clock hours Financial aid available to those who qualify
California-Only Program

Prepares students for certification with CCAPP, CAADE, and CADTP. Employment opportunities are limited to California. Not approved for certification in other states.

About Studying This Program Online

Provides the knowledge, skills, and attitude development needed to work in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependency. Competency-based program meeting California certification standards. Credits transfer 100% to the AAS Degree in Substance Use Disorder Counseling.

Instruction is delivered through the InterCoast online student portal, managed under our West Covina main campus. Instruction is delivered through the InterCoast online student portal, managed under our West Covina main campus. Online students work with the same admissions team, financial aid office, and student services as our physical campuses, with programs structured for California students.

Full program overview, curriculum, and certification details →

Program Details

Program Type Certificate
Format Hybrid or Online
Duration 44 weeks
Clock Hours 905
Academic Credits 41
CIP Code 51.1501

Certification & Licensure

The Certificate from this program is not a license to practice independently. The program references preparation for: RADT registration, CADC-I pathway (CCAPP). See the full program page for a complete explanation of the certification path.

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Admissions & Financial Aid

A high school diploma or GED is required. Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) may be available — ask an admissions advisor. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Performance Fact Sheet

BPPE-required disclosure for this program delivered online:

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies — Online/IDL Performance Fact Sheet (PDF)
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