Career Options
Upon completion of the certificate of achievement or associate degree, students may be eligible for entry level employment as alcohol and/or drug counselors. However, most students find that further credentialing is required. The California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) offers the Certified Alcohol Counselor (CAC), the Certified Drug Counselor (CDC) and the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Credentials. The Alcohol and Other Drug Studies program satisfies academic requirements for all seven California Alcohol and Drug Counseling credentialing agencies. This includes opportunities for continuing education and/or credentialing in nursing, drunk driver education programs, American Indian Certification and others.