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Addiction Counseling Professional Program

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Program Overview

The UNO Addiction Counseling Professional Program is designed for mental health practitioners licensed in Nebraska or students completing a mental health license eligible graduate program. This program allows for the completion of the necessary additional clinical coursework to qualify for licensure as a Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Nebraska. The program offers flexibility with 9 credit hours offered fully online to meet the individual needs of students across the state.

Program of Study

To successfully complete the program, students must take the following courses:

  1. COUN/SOWK 4510/8516 Clinical Treatment Issues of Substance Use Disorders (3 credits)

  2. COUN/SOWK 4680/8686 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Substance Use Disorders (3 credits)

  3. COUN/SOWK 4690/8696 Assessment and Case Management of Substance Use Disorders (3 credits)

Licensure Requirements

To be eligible for provisional licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor students must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduate degree meeting requirements for licensure as a PLMHP in Nebraska
  • Completion of the above listed three courses in the required LADC licensure areas
  • Completion of a 300 hour practicum with an onsite LADC supervisor

Provisional licensure is determined by the State of Nebraska, not by the department, and meeting the above requirements does not guarantee licensure. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they meet all state requirements. LADC license website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/alcohol-and-drug-counselor.aspx

How to Apply

If you are a current University of Nebraska Student, but are not a UNO student, you may apply for Intercampus enrollment: https://www.unomaha.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/other/intercampus.php

If you are not a University of Nebraska student, to be considered for the UNO Addiction Counseling Professional Program, you must

  1. Apply as an unclassified student at UNO:
    • Visit UNO Admissions
    • Select "Graduate Student"
    • Create an account
    • Select "Unclassified" for the program
    • Provide your SSN to create an NUID number (important for former UNO students to avoid duplicate NUIDs)
    • Pay the application fee

For questions about applying, contact the graduate office at gradschool@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2341. Additional information on the program can be found on the UNO Counseling Department's webpage.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your professional journey! For further details, contact Dr. Christine Chasek at christinechasek@unomaha.edu or Instructor Tom Maxson at tmaxson@unomaha.edu

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  • Have questions? Contact admissions support assistants Allie and Allison
  • Phone: 402.554.2764
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