LICENSED CLINICAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (LCADC) IN NEW JERSEY
As an accredited institution of higher education, and pursuant to the N.J.A.C 13:34C regulations, specifically 2.2(b)1 and 2.3(b)4, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) offers coursework that meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in New Jersey. The educational requirements for the LCADC include a combination of graduate credit hours in counseling, as outlined in N.J.A.C. 13:34C-2.2(b)1(i.-x.), and “alcohol and drug education” course hours “related to the knowledge and skill associated with the functions of an alcohol and drug counselor” as outlined in N.J.A.C. 13:34C-2.3(b)4(i.-v.).
For a full description of all the requirements for the LCADC (e.g., supervised work experience, oral and written exams, attendance at self-help group meetings, etc.), see the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs website at: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/laws/adcregs.pdf
For further information about the graduate level coursework at The College of New Jersey related to the LCADC, please contact counsel@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2119.