Alcohol and Drug Counseling - Program Overview
Counselors trained in our program make
an invaluable contribution to the health
of Oregonians.
Our program prepares students to become alcohol and drug counselors working in an Agency setting. We help students meet the educational requirements for ACCBO certification exams.
- Before entry into the program, students must:
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- Have a working knowledge and/or background of basic computer skills including windows, keyboarding, internet and email.
- Successfully complete Writing 121 or equivalent.
- Complete AD 101 with a grade of "C" or above.
- Complete LIB 101 with a grade of "C" or above.
- Provide documentation of non-abuse of alcohol or drugs for the past 18 months.
- While not required for entry, but to enhance your chances of being accepted, have taken or be currently enrolled in:
- While in the program, students must:
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- Agree not to abuse alcohol or other drugs during enrollment.
- If you are a recovering student, you must agree to abstain from any alcohol or illicit drug use.
Practicum
Obtaining work experience in an addiction treatment or prevention facility is an essential element of our program. It is this work that translates most directly to skill acquisition and actual employment. The major addiction treatment facilities in the Portland metro area utilize our practicum students. Practicum students duties includes but is not limited to:
- group facilitation
- record keeping
- intakes
- individual counseling
- staff meetings
- clinical supervision
Our program also helps the student amass hours toward the work experience component of the ACCBO certification requirement.
Transferring to a 4-Year College
In addition to offering these degrees and certificates, PCC also has agreements with Warner Pacific College and Concordia University that allow graduates to be accepted as juniors, working toward a baccalaureate degree. In addition, Portland State University and Marylhurst University may also accept some program credits toward a Bachelor’s degree.