Academics

Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training

The mission of the Associate in Applied Science Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training degree is to prepare students to work as a professional in the field of drug and alcohol treatment.   After completing the curriculum, students can complete the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) certification exam.  

Degree

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 61

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required General Education Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
COMM 110	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
BIOL 140	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	4
	MATHEMATICS *	3
	HUMANITIES *	3

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
DACT 110	FOUNDATIONS I	3
DACT 111	ADDICTION COUNSELING I	3
DACT 112	FOUNDATIONS II	3
DACT 113	ADDICTION COUNSELING II	3
DACT 210	ADDICTION COUNSELING III	3
DACT 211	COUNSELING AND HUMAN CHANGE	3
DACT 212	INTERNSHIP SEMINAR	9
HUMSV 110	INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES	3
PSY 112	PERSONALITY	3
PSY 225	ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
PSY 250	INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3

Elective Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVE **	3

* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** SOC 120, 219, PSY 202, 210

In addition to the listed general education requirements, students will be exposed to a variety of issues and counseling skills specific to the needs of the chemically dependent client. This training will provide employment opportunities in a variety of community mental health programs or other Illinois Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse recognized chemical dependency programs.   The core classes listed in this curriculum will also qualify as accepted continuing education credits for those students who are currently certified in pursuit of continuing education specific to the profession of drug and alcohol counseling. 

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	PSY 110; BIOL 140; DACT 110; DACT 111; HUMSV 110; ENGL 110
Spring Semester 1	COMM 110; DACT 112; DACT 113; Mathematics
Fall Semester 2	PSY 112; DACT 210; DACT 211; PSY 225; Humanities; PSY/SOC Electives
Spring Semester 2	PSY 250; DACT 212

Program Contact Information

Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training Office

Peoria Campus

(309)690-6898

Illinois Career Cluster

Human Services

Career Pathway:
Counseling and Mental Health Services

Career Pathway

Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.