The colleges and universities below have full or partial Alcohol and Drug Studies programs. Only regionally accredited colleges that meet the requirements outlined in the Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Studies in Higher Education (a minimum of 36 units) receive full accreditation from CAADE. Students who complete CAADE accredited college or university programs may apply for certification for a qualified certifying body such as CADTP and ACCBC. CAADE accredited community college Alcohol and Drug Studies programs are Chancellor approved and offer financial aid as well as low tuition rates.
CAADE Community Colleges
Allan Hancock College (Santa Maria)
College of San Mateo
College of the Desert (Palm Springs)
College of the Redwoods
Contra Costa College (Certificate of Achievement Health & Human Services: Dual Diagnosis Specialization 41 Units, qualifies for the CATC Exam.
Cypress College (Cypress)
Diablo Valley College (Certificate of Achievement – Addiction Counseling, qualifies for the CATC Exam.
East Los Angeles College
Fresno City College
Glendale Community College
Imperial Valley College
Lake Tahoe Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Merritt College
Modesto Junior College
Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut) (Alcohol/Drug Counselor)
Oxnard College
Palomar College
Palo Verde College
Pierce College
Rio Hondo College (Whittier)
Rio Salado College
Saddleback College (Mission Viejo)
San Bernardino Valley College
San Diego City College
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Rosa Jr. College
West LA College
Partial Programs, additional courses may be required to qualify for the CATC Exam.
Napa Valley College
University Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs
Alliant International University
California State University Fullerton
Grand Canyon University (GCU)
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Ottawa University (Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling AZ/KS)
Ottawa University (Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling)
Updated on 07/08/2022