Sober College School of Addiction Studies (SCSAS) is an Approved Education Provider in Missouri through the Missouri Substance Use Counselors Certification Board, Inc. (MSACCB). SCSAS offers online classes for those who want to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). Through our Alcohol & Drug Counselor Training program, you can earn all the education you need to become a CADC in Missouri except for 6 hours of live ethics that will have to be completed in a classroom or training setting. With our Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor approved curriculum you will be well on your way to becoming a CADC in Missouri. Below are all the requirements for your CADC in Missouri.
For more information about becoming a CADC, or about how the Sober College School of Addiction Studies can help you achieve your goals, please give us a call at (866) 615-3276.
Criteria for Becoming a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC)
I. Criteria for those with an applicable Masters Degree
- Applicable Masters Degree
- 1000 hours of applicable work experience within the last 10 years
- 300 hours of a Supervised Practicum in the 4 Performance Domains
- Signed Competency Rating Form from MCB qualified supervisor
- 180 Contact Hours of Education to include the following:
- 6 live ethics hours (not from online or home study)
- 20 of the 180 hours obtained within the prior 12 months of applying
- Pass IC&RC International ADC Examination
II. Criteria for those with an applicable Bachelors Degree
- Applicable Bachelors Degree
- 2000 hours of applicable work experience within the last 10 years
- 300 hours of a Supervised Practicum in the 4 Performance Domains
- Signed Competency Rating Form from MCB qualified supervisor
- 180 Contact Hours of Education to include the following:
- 6 live ethics hours (not from online or home study)
- 20 of the 180 hours obtained within the prior 12 months of applying
- Pass IC&RC International ADC Examination
II. Criteria for those with an applicable Associates Degree or an applicable 1 year Addiction Certificate program
- Applicable Associates Degree or applicable 1 year Addiction Certificate program
- 3000 hours of applicable work experience within the last 10 years
- 300 hours of a Supervised Practicum in the 4 Performance Domains
- Signed Competency Rating Form from MCB qualified supervisor
- 180 Contact Hours of Education to include the following:
- 6 live ethics hours (not from online or home study)
- 20 of the 180 hours obtained within the prior 12 months of applying
- Pass IC&RC International ADC Examination
III. Criteria for those with a High School Diploma/GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- 4000 hours of applicable work experience within the last 10 years
- 300 hours of a Supervised Practicum in the 4 Performance Domains
- Signed Competency Rating Form from MCB qualified supervisor
- 180 Contact Hours of Education to include the following:
- 6 live ethics hours (not from online or home study)
- 20 of the 180 hours obtained within the prior 12 months of applying
- Pass IC&RC International ADC Examination
APPLICABLE DEGREES
(A degree must be from a college or university found in the US Dept. of Education’s database of accredited schools. The database can be found at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/).
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human Services
- Social Work
- Chemical Dependency
- Art Therapy
- Criminal Justice
- Counseling
- Applied Behavioral Science
- Family Studies
- Nursing
* If your Behavioral Science Degree (Major) is in one of the above areas but has a different transcript title, please contact the MCB office at 573-616-2300 to verify it will be accepted as an applicable degree.