海角破解版 provides all the education requirements needed to become eligible for Iowa’s () credential through the (IBC). The allows individuals to begin working in the field while completing the supervised hours required to upgrade to the full Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor () credential.
The is intended for students who have completed the required education but have little to no supervised experience. After graduating from 海角破解版 and passing the exam, students receive a two-year temporary certification and complete their supervised hours while employed in an approved substance use treatment setting.
Because coursework involves exposure to addiction topics, recovery stories, relapse dynamics, and field placement readiness, we strongly recommend that students pursuing this pathway have at least two years of stable sobriety if they are personally in recovery. This recommendation supports student wellness, ethical practice, and success in field-based learning.
(Temporary Counselor)
You have completed all required education and passed the exam. You can work in the field while gaining supervised hours.
(Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Iowa)
Full Iowa certification after completing supervised hours.
(International Alcohol & Drug Counselor)
Portable credential with reciprocity in 40+ states. Requires additional education and supervised hours.
For complete details on certification requirements, supervised hours, and credential pathways, see the .
This pathway is ideal for:
IBC requires that all applicants complete 24 semester hours of college-level coursework in substance abuse or related fields: Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, and Criminal Justice
Because students enter 海角破解版 with different educational backgrounds, the specific courses a student needs will vary depending on how many related credits they already have.
Students with little or no prior college credit will need to take both the required courses and the additional -recommended courses to reach the 24-semester-hour education requirement.
You may need fewer 海角破解版 courses. An advisor or the Human Services Program Coordinator will review your transcript and tell you exactly which courses are still required.
The following courses provide the addiction-specific training required by IBC:
Students seeking the (IADC) credential (which has reciprocity in 40+ states) should take the following courses to help meet the 300-hour education requirement:
Please note that these steps are not completed at 海角破解版.
Most students complete:
Certification decisions, including exam approval, issuance of the , and the upgrade to or , are made solely by the (IBC). Students are responsible for meeting all IBC requirements.
Most college courses are 3 credits, so students need the equivalent of eight courses in substance abuse or related fields.
If you are in personal recovery, we strongly recommend having at least two years of stable sobriety before beginning the track. This is a recommendation, not a requirement. It supports student wellbeing and readiness for field work.
Supervised experience hours happen through your employer, not through the college.
海角破解版 provides advising and field options during your degree, but the / supervision hours must be completed through paid employment, volunteering, or a combination of both with an IBC certified counselor.
Possibly. Credits in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, counseling, and human services may count toward the 24-hour requirement.
Students with no prior credits usually need both. Students with prior credits may need fewer courses.
It allows you to work in more than 40 states because it’s part of the reciprocity system.
Yes, the exam cost is included in the tuition for HSV-260.
After finishing 海角破解版 coursework (before exam):
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Program Coordinator:
Ambre Bernards, LMSW
Cedar Hall 1032
Faculty - Human Services
319-398-5899, ext. 4164