Human Services
Help people conquer personal challenges
Step up and be the person who helps people get to the root of their issues. Help clients recover and improve their lives. Select from a variety of degrees and certificates in Human Services offered by College of Lake County. Get ready to work toward a rewarding career making a tangible difference in the lives of people and their families.
Why study Human Services with us?
You complete written work, reading, reflection, counseling role plays and hypothetical scenarios in the classroom. We also provide you with extensive hands-on experience through practicum work in an agency setting.
Jumpstart your career in Human Services
Your completion of the Accelerated Addictions Counseling and Treatment Certificate gives you an essential set of skills. This 26-credit program offers a prime path to becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Openings for Substance Abuse Counselor and Clinical Director positions are on the rise! Choose from many potential employers local to CLC, including:
- Lake County Health Department
- Nicasa
- Gateway Foundation
- Northern Illinois Recovery Addiction Treatment Center
- Arbor Counseling Center
- Monarch
- Recovery Centers of America
- Catholic Charities
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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Stackable Credentials
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WIOA Program
Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers. -
100% Online
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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Career Certificate
Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career. -
Career Degree
Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
Career Degrees & Certificates
For students who want to start or shift to a new career or advance in their current career.
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC in 2 years*. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and earn work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses you’ll take earn college credit, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university toward a bachelor’s degree.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.
Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.
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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
Accelerated Addictions Counseling and Treatment Certificate
- Cost
- $5,631*
*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
Courses in the program
Customize your program to your professional interests. Take a look at the range of available elective courses.
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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CLC has some of the lowest tuition around. Financial aid and scholarships are available—even for working adults.
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