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SFCC Catalog 2021-2022 
    
SFCC Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate


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CIP: 51.1501
School of Liberal Arts, 505-428-1370

This certificate provides the academic requirements toward becoming a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) in New Mexico. A minimum of an Associate’s degree in a social/behavioral science AND specified supervised clinical hours are REQUIRED to be eligible for this licensure. For information about the license, contact the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board: www.rld.state.nm.us

Students can earn the following degree related to this certificate:

Students can follow the Program Map listed below to complete this certificate:

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Evaluate biopsychosocial functioning and appropriate referral protocols.
  • Identify the full range of treatment needs from assessment to continuing care planning.
  • Describe current best practices for treating addictions.
  • Identify the biopsychosocial causes and progression of addiction disorders.

Total 18.5 Credits Min.


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