Addiction Counseling and Treatment Certificate
- Cost
- $8,400* (estimated)
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Get paid to help others
Become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Spend your career being the go-to person for those in need. Plus, you can earn your credential without breaking the bank. Dive into human services, addiction, counseling and treatment programs, and you might even have your tuition, fees and books covered with a scholarship. It's easy to apply online.
Become a CLC student then apply for the scholarship!
Need more information? Email Martha Arias at marias@clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2746.
Prepare to change lives
Use your new skills in an agency or program to help people, including children, adolescents and adults. The certificate is an Advanced and Preparatory Training Program that prepares you for work in:
- treatment programs for addiction and substance use disorders
- community human services programs
What can you do with a certificate in Addiction Counseling and Treatment?
The certificate prepares you for a professional role in human services. You're ready to take the exam to become an Illinois Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (C.A.D.C.). With a related degree and C.A.D.C. credential, you can move into administrative roles:
- addictions counselor
- substance use counselor
- certified alcohol and drug counselor
- clinical directors
- agency directors
CLC alumnus Andrea Anderson talks about her academic journey and her career as a licensed mental health therapist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (C.A.D.C.):
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National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission
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Program Length: 2 Years
Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.
*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.
Career Outlook
Need help getting started?
Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 - Dual credit options available
- Online/Virtual options available
HUS 121 3 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 123 3 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 128 3 - Credit for prior learning available
- Online/Virtual options available
HUS 140 3 - Credit for prior learning available
- Online/Virtual options available
HUS 231 3 -
Course Code CLC 120 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights Dual credit options available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 123 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 128 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 140 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Credit for prior learning available Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 231 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
Course options: Students can choose PSY 220 or PSY 226 instead of HUS 231.
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 151 3 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 152 2 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 153 2 - Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
HUS 154 2 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 156 3 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code HUS 151 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 152 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 153 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights Global citizenship Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 154 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 156 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 251 4 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 253 3 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 274 1 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 121 3 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code HUS 251 Course Title Credits 4 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 253 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 274 Course Title Credits 1 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 275 4 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 299 2 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code HUS 275 Course Title Credits 4 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 299 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights HUS 276 4 - Online/Virtual options available
HUS 278 1 - Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code HUS 276 Course Title Credits 4 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available -
Course Code HUS 278 Course Title Credits 1 Course Highlights Online/Virtual options available
Total Credit Hours
48
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