Credentials

When I am done with my MA, I want to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). MSU offers a curriculum to meet the course requirements for CADC. Here is a rundown of the requirements, courtesy of webpage at MSU http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/programs/certificate/cadc.php:

Students who successfully complete the Master's in Counseling program with a CADC focus will fulfill the total educational clock hours (270) required by the APCBNJ. After completing the coursework at MSU for a Master's degree, full certification or licensure would include these additional requirements:

• 3000 hours of supervised work experience, including at least 300 hours of supervised practical training in all core course areas;
• Participation in at least 30 alcohol and drug abuse self-help meetings;
• Successful completion of an oral and written examination

An oral exam sounds a bit scary, frankly! I know I can do it, it can't be any worse than defending a thesis, which I did successfully. (Not trying to brag, just trying to talk myself down!)

I'm guessing it will take about 2 years to meet the required hours. I'm looking forward to the experience I'll gain doing this. I also know this certification will open up more job opportunities for me, and room for professional growth.