Total Degree Hours: 60
*  This course must be taken prior to enrollment in the Practicum which requires departmental approval.
 ** Must be taken concurrently with the Practicum.
 *** Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy, and Culture must be chosen from the corresponding section of the Core Curriculum .
 Individuals seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor license from the State of Texas must meet all requirements set forth by legislation: 1) minimum of an associate degree, 2) 300 clock hours of practicum, 3) 4,000 clock hours of work experience in a Clinical Training Institute agency approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, and 4) undergo a criminal background history check.
 This degree meets all educational requirements for preparation for the state license examination for the LCDC.