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Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Studies (CADS)
About This Degree
The CADS satisfies the academic requirement for New Jersey’s Certified Alcohol &Drug Counselor (CADC) credential. The other major requirements for the CADC are 3,000 hours of practicum at a licensed substance abuse treatment facility, 300 hours of clinical supervision, written examination, and oral case presentation. For a complete list of requirements, please go to www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/adc/applications.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 314 | Treatment Planning for Substance Abusers | 3 |
| SOCI 335 | Case Management of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Clients | 3 |
| SOCI 336 | Professional & Ethical Responsibilities in Substance Abuse Treatment | 3 |
| PSYC 315* | Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counseling I | 3 |
| PSYC 317* | Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counseling II | 3 |
| HLTH 424** | Substance Abuse | 3 |
(Prerequisite: PSYC 315 Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counseling I)
Total Credits: 18
*These courses are offered by the Department of Psychology.
**This course is offered by the Department of Health Sciences.
Students interested in pursuing the Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Studies should consult with Dr. Fred Andes at fandes@njcu.edu or 201-200-2369 for advisement.