Classes that meet State CAC requirements
| CAC I | CAC II | CAC III |
|---|---|---|
| HSP 3470Counseling the Substance Abuser | HSP 3560Motivational Interviewing | HSP 4660Clinical Supervision in Human Services |
| HSP 3460Addiction, Immunity & Infectious Diseases | HSP 4040Cognitive Behavior Therapy | HSP 3660Advanced Motivational Interviewing &Applied Counseling Skills |
| HSP 3490Multicultural Issues in Human Services | HSP 2020Small Group Dynamics | |
| HSP 2330Ethical and Legal Issues in H.S. | HSP 4320Psychopathology & the Mental Health Clinician | |
| HSP 3400Pharmacology of Drugs and Alcohol | HSP 4290PTSD & Trauma Informed Care | |
| Plus 1000 hours of clinical experience supervised by a CAC III or LAC | Plus 2000 hours of clinical experience supervised by a CAC III or LAC | Plus 2000 hours of clinical experience supervised by a CAC III or LAC |
| The above MSU classes meet the following DORArequirements: Addiction Counseling SkillsClient Record ManagementPrinciples of Addiction TreatmentInfectious Diseases in Addiction TreatmentCulturally Informed TreatmentProfessional Ethics I & IIPharmacology I & II | The above MSU classes meet the following DORArequirements: Motivational InterviewingCognitive Behavioral TherapyGroup Counseling SkillsClinical Assessment & Treatment PlanningCo-occurring DisordersTrauma Informed Care for Diverse Populations | The above MSU classes meet the following DORArequirements: Clinical Supervision I & IIProfessional PracticeAdvanced Motivational Interviewing |
For more information about the application process to become a Certified Addiction Counselor, go to the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) website.
