Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

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Midland College’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (ADAC) Program offers two tracks of study:

1) The certificate track in ADAC qualifies the completed student for registration as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Intern for up to 5 years in the State of Texas. This track may be considered for the student eager to start work who does not seek full licensure status, for the student who wishes to work in a treatment facility, or for those seeking work in a non-profit agency if licensure is not required.

2) The Associate in Applied Science degree qualifies the student for full Licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Texas upon meeting all necessary criteria: 4,000 hours paid internship, passing score on the state board exam, and the AAS in ADAC.

The function of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor includes assisting individuals in recognizing substance abuse, providing insight, motivation, and positive reinforcement, professional guidance and assistance, and providing support in order to develop and maintain a responsible and functional lifestyle.  Refer to the Department of Health website for licensure requirements www.dshs.state.tx.us.

Students interested in this program should contact the Program Director or Division office to obtain additional information and get a degree or certificate plan. Exceptions to prerequisites require the approval of the Program Director.

Note:  To enroll in DAAC 2166 , DAAC 2167 , and DAAC 2271 , no more than six semester credit hours of DAAC classes may be taken from a college other than Midland College without permission of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Program Director.

The sequence of courses in the program below should be followed when possible.

Programs

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, A.A.S.

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

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