The Adler Graduate School is pleased to offer the Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders. The emphasis of this state-of-the-art degree is on the progressive approach to working simultaneously with both mental health and substance use disorders, which helps the client and therapist work toward a more holistic, integrated, and positive outcome. Counselors and therapists with training in Co-Occurring Disorders work in numerous settings that provide education, health, mental health, criminal justice, and chemical health services to individuals, couples, and families. Depending on courses completed, internship activities and post-degree practice, masters-level graduates with a Co-Occurring Disorder emphasis are prepared to apply for the following licenses: LADC and LPC/LPCC or LADC and LMFT.
Adler Graduate School also offers a Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate Program. The certificate program is designed for graduate students who have completed a Master of Arts or Sciences degree in a related field and wish to attain a certificate in Co-Occurring disorders. Depending on courses completed and internship activities, graduates with a Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate are prepared to apply for the following licenses: LADC
Substance Use and Mental Health Counseling
This emphasis area prepares students to pursue the professional role of alcohol and drug counselor (ADC) and mental health counselor (MHC). Mental health counseling is a nationally recognized field in the practice of mental health. Professional counselors typically hold a license as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor or an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. The emphasis in ADC and MHC is constructed around State of Minnesota criteria for licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor and professional counselor. LPC, LPCC and LADC professionals are overseen by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, 2829 University Ave SE Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN 55414, (612) 617-2178.
Substance Use and Marriage and Family Therapy
The Co-Occurring Disorders emphasis area could also prepare students for the professional roles of alcohol and drug counselor (ADC) and marriage and family therapist (MFT). The emphasis in ADC and MFT is constructed around State of Minnesota criteria for licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor and marriage and family therapist. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists are overseen by the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, 2829 University Ave SE, Suite 310, Minneapolis, MN 55414. LMFT is a recognized license in almost all 50 states.
