Overview
The Chemical Dependency Counseling program is designed to provide students with the
knowledge, professional values, and skillset required to begin the certification process
for and work in California Chemical Dependency treatment settings. It also provides
opportunities for general knowledge about addiction, and chemical dependency treatment.
This program leads to an AA in Chemical Dependency Counseling, and a Certificate of
Achievement in Chemical Dependency Counseling which is fully accredited by the California
Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE) and is available to students who
meet the graduate requirements and complete required courses.