CAADE-accredited Alcohol and Drug Studies higher education programs consist of a minimum of 39-semester credit units – or approximately 645 clock hours – as described in Accreditation Guidelines Manual.  CAADE College/University programs are fully accredited and transferable to other colleges, universities, and graduate programs nationwide. Students may attend CAADE-accredited colleges full- or part-time, depending on their individual needs and time constraints. CAADE college programs provide the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependency and abuse in all treatment settings. CAADE college programs are designed to provide students who have no prior experience in the field of Alcohol and Drug Counseling with a competency-based educational program that meets certification standards in California in the most efficient, effective, and inexpensive manner available. Because all community colleges or university programs are fully accredited, financial aid is available for students who qualify.

Click here for a fillable College Accreditation Application

Click here for a list of CAADE accredited colleges & universities in California, Arizona, and Nevada (Oregon coming soon).

For questions about accreditation or renewal, please contact office@caade.org or reach out on the Contact Us page.

CAADE Office: 5230 Clark Ave. Ste. 13, Lakewood, CA 90712  Phone:(707) 722-2331

Career Track Accreditation

Email office@caade.org if you have any questions about the Career Track Accreditation for your Alcohol and Drug Studies program.