How will I meet the requirements for Alcohol and Drug Counselor licensure?
Although the field of addictions can be very broad in scope, the focus of the BS degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is to help students meet the academic and practicum requirements to become licensed alcohol and drug counselors in Minnesota (as per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 148C and Minnesota Rules 4747), and, prepare them for employment. Completing the major and graduating with the BS degree is excellent preparation for licensure. Additionally, in order to become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, graduates will need to pass a comprehensive written exam, (or written exam & work option) which demonstrates their competence in the 12 core functions of alcohol and drug counseling. They will then make application to the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.
