LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

2024-2025 CATALOG

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

Post-MSW Certified Alcohol and other Drugs Counselor Training Program (CADC) Certificate

Loyola University Chicago’s School of Social Work is accredited by the Illinois Certification Board, ICB (Formally IAODAPCA) as an Advanced Accredited Training Program, preparing social work students and practitioners to become Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors (CADC).

Upon completion of the training program (see below for program requirements), students are eligible to submit their application to ICB to take the CADC exam. A passing grade on the ICB-administered exam is required for official CADC certification.

Student eligibility to take the exam is contingent upon the completion of the required classes and internship hours.

For admission an interview with the CADC Program Director is required. To schedule an interview send an email request to CADC@luc.edu. Following your interview, you may visit the following link to Apply to the CADC Program.