Addictions Studies Basic Certificate (BC)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/7/2026

Program Description

Addiction Studies BC is ideal for prospective mental health practitioners or those already working in the field who wish to receive training and credentials in Addictions Studies. Many Addictions Studies practitioners find employment in medical and non-medical detoxification centers, rehabilitation programs, community mental health centers and family service centers, halfway houses, therapeutic communities, business, or industry. Some combine counseling with such primary professions as nursing, social work, school guidance counseling, or the clergy. This Basic Certificate program in Addictions Studies provides students with the academic requirements needed in the application for the Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) examination. Completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) exam. Maximum tuition amount approved for the occupation: $5,000

Established in 2007

CIP: 51-1599 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Local Information

Does your organization have an EO policy?Y
If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment?Y
If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information.Y
Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1%Y
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%.Y

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 726-2419

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

(ICB) IAODAPCA and CADC

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: ISBE

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

48 Weeks ( 1008.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,628.00
Books$1,800.00
Total Cost$4,428.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Having the resources provided will confirm and allow completion. Books are required in each of the courses that candidates must take to ensure they are successful in the course. The students WIOA ITA Voucher must be added to their student account, in order to make the purchases needed for the course/degree. Students will purchase their books through the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Online Bookstore. Each semester WIOA funded candidates are required to submit to the Business Office a Book Voucher request form from the WIOA Coordinator, indicating they are WIOA funded. Students are required to provide a printout listing the books/cost needed to the business office to receive a Promo Code to purchase their books & supplies. Each semester the approved books are listed on CCC Online Bookstore, where students have the option of purchasing new, used or books for rent. The billing process: The Bookstore invoices the Business Office and the Business Office bills EdAssist.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - Placement Test
  • Reading - Placement Test
  • Language - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Addictions Studies Basic Certificate (BC)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/7/2026

Program Description

Addiction Studies BC is ideal for prospective mental health practitioners or those already working in the field who wish to receive training and credentials in Addictions Studies. Many Addictions Studies practitioners find employment in medical and non-medical detoxification centers, rehabilitation programs, community mental health centers and family service centers, halfway houses, therapeutic communities, business, or industry. Some combine counseling with such primary professions as nursing, social work, school guidance counseling, or the clergy. This Basic Certificate program in Addictions Studies provides students with the academic requirements needed in the application for the Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) examination. Completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) exam. Maximum tuition amount approved for the occupation: $5,000

Established in 2007

CIP: 51-1599 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Local Information

Does your organization have an EO policy?Y
If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment?Y
If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information.Y
Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1%Y
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%.Y

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 726-2419

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

(ICB) IAODAPCA and CADC

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: ISBE

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

48 Weeks ( 1008.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,628.00
Books$1,800.00
Total Cost$4,428.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Having the resources provided will confirm and allow completion. Books are required in each of the courses that candidates must take to ensure they are successful in the course. The students WIOA ITA Voucher must be added to their student account, in order to make the purchases needed for the course/degree. Students will purchase their books through the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Online Bookstore. Each semester WIOA funded candidates are required to submit to the Business Office a Book Voucher request form from the WIOA Coordinator, indicating they are WIOA funded. Students are required to provide a printout listing the books/cost needed to the business office to receive a Promo Code to purchase their books & supplies. Each semester the approved books are listed on CCC Online Bookstore, where students have the option of purchasing new, used or books for rent. The billing process: The Bookstore invoices the Business Office and the Business Office bills EdAssist.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - Placement Test
  • Reading - Placement Test
  • Language - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes