The department of Alcohol and Drug Studies at San José City College offers courses for working students possessing master’s degrees who are interested in pursuing their Reciprocal Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug (LAADC-R) certification through CAADC. This local certificate is designed to assist clinicians currently working with a dual diagnosis population who require cross-training, or clinicians who would like to develop an addiction specialty. San José City College is offering 180 hours of alcohol/drug specific education and 300 practicum hours (practicum hours are not included in this certificate).

A minimum of 4 courses in the certificate must be taken at San José City College.  A grade of “C” or better is required in each course. Completed courses will appear on student’s transcripts. However, the Certificate of Specialization will only appear on documents obtained directly through the Alcohol and Drug Studies department.

CAADAC/CCAPP requirements to sit for the LAADC-R exam include:

• Official copy of Master of Arts Degree (specific to behavioral sciences with a clinical application from a regionally accredited college or university within or outside of the United States).
• Proof of completion of 180 hours of alcohol/drug counseling specific education.  6 hours must be specific to counselor ethics (transcripts/certificate of completion, hours and topics must be listed on documentation for verification purposes).