Substance Use Disorders Concentration, Master's Program | Cleveland, Ohio

Substance Use Disorders Concentration

The Substance Use Disorders concentration is available to current students in ��AV’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. As a student in the program, you will receive in-depth training and work toward license eligibility. The three-course concentration prepares you for licensure as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC). The LICDC credential is highly valued by employers in Ohio, especially given the rise of the .

Any student enrolled in the master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling may pursue this concentration; there is no formal admissions process and the courses in the concentration count as elective courses.

For information on the Substance Use Disorders Counseling concentration, please contact Martina Moore, Ph.D., Program Coordinator.

45-Year Tradition of Educating Counseling Students

Your courses are taught by practicing counselors from the greater Cleveland area, allowing you to build your network and learn directly from professionals in the field. Take advantage of our established connections at agencies and private practices, and pursue coveted internship placements and jobs.

SUDC is a growing field that directly benefits the communities you live and work in. The LCDC and LICDC credentials are highly valued by employers, especially given the rise of the . The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 19% growth in employment for Ohio substance use and behavioral disorder counselors from 2014-2024.

The courses in the Substance Use Disorders concentration include:

CG 5515 – Treatment Knowledge for Chemical Dependency & Addictive Disorders
CG 5516 – Service Coordination & Documentation for Chemical Dependency & Addictive Disorders
CG 5556 – Family & Relationship Dynamics

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