- (a) A two-tier licensure system is currently available.
(b) The most significant difference in level of licensure relates to the level of education:
- (1) Licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselor holds a master’s degree in the health or behavioral sciences field or other appropriate field from an accredited college or university; and
- (2) Licensed associate alcoholism and drug abuse counselor holds a baccalaureate degree in the health or behavioral sciences field or other appropriate field from an accredited college or university.
- (c) All applications are reviewed by the Credentialing Committee and presented to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors for approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of all required documents.