1. Baccalaureate Applicant Procedures (Related Degree):
If you have a bachelor’s degree in: alcohol and drug studies, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university that includes the following coursework:

• Six semester credits (90 clock hours) in human behavior, sociology, psychology, or a similar emphasis;
• Three semester credits (45 clock hours) in psychopathology or abnormal behavior;
• Six semester credits (90) clock hours) of group counseling;
• Three semester credits (45 clock hours) of theories of counseling;

You need an additional 18 semester credits (270 clock hours) in chemical dependency/addiction coursework. Those credits/hours must be fulfilled in the following areas:

• Addiction Assessment (60 hours)
• Addiction Counseling (90 hours)
• Pharmacology (30 hours)
• Ethics for Addiction Counselors(15 hours)
• Alcohol and Drug Studies (30 hours)
• Addiction Treatment Planning & Documentation (30 hours)
• Multi-Cultural Competency (15 hours)

The MSU LAC Online Certificate Program Offers 12 semester credits (150 clock hours) of that required coursework in the following areas:

• Addiction Assessment (15 hours) offered as part of:
  • LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction
• Addiction Counseling (45 hours) offered as:
  • LAC 501 Chemical Dependency Counseling
• Pharmacology (45 hours) offered as:
  • LAC 502 Psychopharmacology & Addictions
• Ethics for Addiction Counselors(15 hours) offered as part of:
  • LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction
• Addiction Treatment Planning & Documentation (15 hours) offered as part of:
  • LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction

You will still need the additional courses or supplemental training to fulfill the coursework requirements for the Licensed Addiction Counseling credential. Additional courses taken as part of the baccalaureate degree or taken post-degree may count toward your credentialing.

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2. Baccalaureate Applicant Procedures (non-Related Degree):

If you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that is NOT in alcohol and drug studies, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling or a related field you will need the following general education coursework:

• Six semester credits (90 clock hours) in human behavior, sociology, psychology, or a similar emphasis;
• Three semester credits (45 clock hours) in psychopathology or abnormal behavior;
• Six semester credits (90) clock hours) of group counseling;
• Three semester credits (45 clock hours) of theories of counseling;

In addition, you will need 18 semester credits (270 clock hours) in chemical dependency/addiction coursework. Those credits/hours must be fulfilled in the following areas:

• Addiction Assessment (60 hours)
• Addiction Counseling (90 hours)
• Pharmacology (30 hours)
• Ethics for Addiction Counselors(15 hours)
• Alcohol and Drug Studies (30 hours)
• Addiction Treatment Planning & Documentation (30 hours)
• Multi-Cultural Competency (15 hours)

The MSU LAC Online Certificate Program Offers 12 semester credits (150 clock hours) of that required coursework in the following areas:

• Addiction Assessment (15 hours) offered as part of:
  • LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction
• Addiction Counseling (45 hours) offered as:
  • LAC 501 Chemical Dependency Counseling
• Pharmacology (45 hours) offered as:
  • LAC 502 Psychopharmacology & Addictions
• Ethics for Addiction Counselors(15 hours) offered as part of:
  • LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction
• Addiction Treatment Planning & Documentation (15 hours) offered as part of:
  • LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction

You will still need the additional courses or supplemental training to fulfill the coursework requirements for the Licensed Addiction Counseling credential. Additional courses taken as part of the baccalaureate degree or taken post-degree may count toward your credentialing.

• Six semester credits (90 clock hours) in human behavior, sociology, psychology, or a similar emphasis;
• Three semester credits (45 clock hours) in psychopathology or abnormal behavior
• Six semester credits (90) clock hours) of group counseling;
• Three semester credits (45 clock hours) of theories of counseling.

• Addiction Assessment (60 hours/4 credits)
• Addiction Counseling (90 hours/6 credits)
• Pharmacology (30 hours/2credits)
• Ethics for Addiction Counselors(15 hours/1 credit)
• Alcohol & Drug Studies (30 hours/2 credits)
• Addiction Treatment Planning & Documentation (30 hours/2 credits)
• Multi-Cultural Competency (15 hours/1 credit)

• Addiction Assessment: Conceptualization and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (DSM course)
   Meets up to 45 hours
• Addiction Counseling: Counseling Practicum, Counseling Internship;  Meets up to 45 hours
• Alcohol & Drug Studies: Graduate level alcohol and drug studies course; Meets 30-45 hours
• Addiction Treatment Planning & Documentation - Appraisal/Testing Course;  Meets up to 15 hours
• Multi-Cultural Competency –Multicultural Counseling; Meets up to 15 hours

• Addiction Assessment (15 hours) offered as part of: LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction
• Addiction Counseling (45 hours) offered as: LAC 501 Chemical Dependency Counseling
• Pharmacology (45 hours) offered as: LAC 502 Psychopharmacology & Addictions
• Ethics for Addiction Counselors(15 hours) offered as part of: LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction
• Addiction Treatment Planning & Documentation (15 hours) offered as part of: LAC 50x Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Ethics of Addiction