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Information Session and New Student Orientation: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate
COM HLT UL 731
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 and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Attendance is required to complete the application to the program.
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.
Prerequisite for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate Fall 2025 Cohort. Enrollment limited; early enrollment required. Enrollment deadline: August 3, 2025.
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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