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academic and work experience requirements. An applicant for LAC shall meet the following requirements: (1) Have a minimum of a master's degree in a behavioral science field, evidenced by transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution; (2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of the following specialized education courses, with a minimum of five courses at the graduate level: (a) Addiction counseling theories and techniques; (b) Psychopharmacology or psychopathology; (c) Legal, ethical, and professional standards; (d) Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders; (e) Treatment planning; (f) Clinical supervision; and (g) Multicultural competency; and (3) Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the alcohol and drug counselor domains, including detailed documentation for a minimum of 300 hours of supervised practical training experience in the 12 core functions with a minimum of ten hours in each core function.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.