Federal Request for Academic Programs that Meet Graduate Clinical Addictions Counseling State Licensure Requirements - Summation and State-by-State Requirements

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Federal Request for Academic Programs that Meet Graduate Clinical Addictions Counseling State Licensure Requirements compiles a state-by-state legal synopsis for individuals seeking licensure or certification as addiction/substance abuse counselors. The report explains how Indiana Wesleyan University’s Clinical Addictions Counseling master’s degree aligns with academic expectations across most jurisdictions and identifies exceptions that require additional hours. It also outlines differing practice designations across states, including certification levels or licensure-only pathways, using Alabama as an example through QSAP qualification tiers, degree prerequisites, and timelines for counselors without existing health-care licensure.

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Summation

Federal Program Request for Addictions State Licensure

Alabama

Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements in Alabama

Substance Abuse Counselors with Education below the Master’s Level

1 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Report on Federal Request for Academic Programs that Meet Graduate Clinical Addictions Counseling State Licensure Requirements Prepared by Dr. Don P. Osborn PhD LMFT, LMHC, LCSW, LCAC Director & Professor of Graduate Clinical Addictions Counseling Division of Graduate Counseling October 28, 2020 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Summation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Alabama ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Alaska ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Arizona …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Arkansas …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 California …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Colorado ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Connecticut ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 District of Columbia …………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Delaware …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Florida ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 Georgia ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 Hawaii ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 Idaho ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40 Illinois ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43 Indiana ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45 Iowa ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48 Kansas …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51 Kentucky …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Maine ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 56 Maryland …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 59 3 Massachusetts ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66 Michigan …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 68 Minnesota ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 71 Mississippi ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 73 Missouri ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 76 Montana …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 78 Nebraska …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 80 Nevada ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 84 New Hampshire ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 87 New Jersey ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 89 New Mexico …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 92 New York …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 95 North Carolina ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 97 North Dakota …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 101 Ohio ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 103 Oklahoma……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 106 Oregon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 109 Pennsylvania ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 112 Rhode Island ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 115 South Carolina ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 117 South Dakota …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 119 Tennessee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 122 Texas ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 124 Utah ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 127 4 Vermont ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 129 Virginia ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 131 Washington …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 134 West Virginia …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 138 Wisconsin ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 140 Wyoming ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 143 Puerto Rico ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 146 5 Summation This document is a synopsis of each state’s and district law for meeting requirements to become an addiction or substance abuse counselor. This document is intended as a guide for information. Individuals are advised to utilize the contact information contained in the document, to seek further clarification of the respective state or district, for their individual questions and circumstances before applying to Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) The Indiana Wesleyan University master’s degree in Clinical Addictions Counseling (CAC) composed of 48 hours, meets academic requirements in 48 of 50 states,

FAQs

What is the purpose of this document?

It provides a synopsis of each state’s and district’s laws and requirements for becoming an addiction or substance abuse counselor, intended as an information guide for applicants.

How does Indiana Wesleyan University’s master’s program relate to state requirements?

The document states that the 48-hour master’s degree meets academic requirements in 48 of 50 states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with exceptions noted for Maryland and Virginia.

Which states require additional education beyond the 48-hour master’s degree?

Maryland and Virginia are identified as the two states with additional requirements beyond the 48-hour degree.

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