Licensure Information by State
Here you’ll find important licensing information and helpful links to learn more about the licensing requirements of each state.
Many students completing our programs pursue professional licensure or certification in their state of residence. Licensing requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change.
To comply with federal Department of Education Title IV requirements, the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School regularly determines if its online degree program meets state licensure requirements for the addiction counselor and professional counselor credentials. Based on a review of posted licensure requirements, consultation with licensing board staff, experience from Graduate School program graduates, and/or other methods, the below list represents the most current good faith determinations, including any special requirements of note. Students and prospective students are also advised to review the requirements in any state(s) in which they might want to be licensed, and that licensing requirements do change over time. Students may consult with their advisor and/or the Dean of Academic Affairs for additional assistance or with questions.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School provides the following links to information regarding licensure in each state and provides staff and faculty who can assist students in understanding how the program meets individual state licensing standards. Contact the Admissions Office with questions about your state, 1-877-313-2210.
Alabama
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Alabama as outlined by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling for individuals seeking licensure as LPC.
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meets the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) licensures in the state of Arkansas as outlined by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling for individuals seeking licensure as LPC and LADAC.
California
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree online program meets the educational requirements for the Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) license in the state of California as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for individuals seeking licensure as an APCC. Note that California also requires additional education modules that are not required to be part of the degree program.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School Master's degree online program is under review with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs Professional (CCAPP) provider for the Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
Colorado
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Colorado as outlined by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies for individuals seeking licensure as an LPC.
Connecticut
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Professional Counselor (PCL) licensures in the state of Connecticut as outlined by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health for individuals seeking licensure as LADC and PCL.
District of Columbia
Florida
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensure in the state of Florida as outlined by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for individuals seeking licensure as a LMHC.
Georgia
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Georgia as outlined by the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists for individuals seeking licensure as LPC.
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensures in the state of Illinois as outlined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for individuals seeking licensure as LPC and LCPC.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Indiana
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for the Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) licensure in the state of Indiana as outlined by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services for individuals seeking licensure as a LCAC.
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Louisiana as outlined by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners for individuals seeking licensure as LPC.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) licensure in the state of Louisiana as outlined by the Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for individuals seeking licensure as LAC.
Maine
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensure in the state of Maine as outlined by the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure for individuals seeking licensure as a LCPC.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensure in the state of Maine as outlined by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors for individuals seeking licensure as a LADC.
Maryland
Massachusetts
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensure in the state of Massachusetts as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for individuals seeking licensure as a LADC.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensure in the state of Massachusetts as outlined by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions for individuals seeking licensure as a LMHC.
Michigan
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Michigan as outlined by the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for individuals seeking licensure as an LPC.
Minnesota
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensures in the state of Minnesota as outlined by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy for individuals seeking licensure as LADC and LPCC.
*Please note that Minnesota requires 880 hours of clinical placement experience for the LADC license.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Mississippi
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meets the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Mississippi as outlined by the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors for individuals seeking licensure as a LPC.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meets the educational requirements for the Certified Addiction Therapist (CAT) licensure in the state of Mississippi as outlined by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Division of Professional Licensure and Certification for individuals seeking licensure as a CAT.
Montana
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensures in the state of Montana as outlined by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry for individuals seeking licensure as LAC and LCPC.
Nebraska
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) licensures in the state of Nebraska as outlined by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for individuals seeking licensure as LADC and LIMHP.
Nevada
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meets the educational requirements for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) licensure in the state of Nevada as outlined by the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors for individuals seeking licensure as a CADC.
*Although the Graduate School meets the minimum requirements for the CADC license, graduates must also hold a bachelors degree.
New Hampshire
New Jersey
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) and Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC/LPC) licensures in the state of New Jersey as outlined by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for individuals seeking licensure as LCADC.
*Although the Graduate School meets the minimum requirements for the LAC/LPC licenses, graduates must also hold a bachelors degree.
New Mexico
New York
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meets the educational requirements for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Master level credential in the state of New York as outlined by the New York Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) for individuals seeking licensure as a CACAS.
*The CASAC Master level credential is available upon three years of active CASAC status.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program may meet the educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York as outlined by the New York State Education Department for individuals seeking licensure as a LMHC.
*The New York Board of Education will individually evaluate the graduate’s transcript and other education records to determine if the applicant has satisfied its education requirements.
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Clinical mental health internships are not authorized in the state of New York.
North Carolina
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for the Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) licensure in the state of North Carolina as outlined by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board for individuals seeking licensure as a LCAS.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensure in the state of North Carolina as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors for individuals seeking licensure as a LCMHC.
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
North Dakota
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree programs meet the educational requirements for the Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) license in the state of North Dakota as outlined by the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners for individuals seeking licensure as an LAPC.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School Master's degree hybrid program meets the educational requirements for the Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license in the state of North Dakota as outlined by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners for individuals seeking licensure as an LAC. Note that North Dakota also requires additional education modules that are not required to be part of the degree program but are offered as electives.
Ohio
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Ohio as outlined by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for individuals seeking licensure as a LPC.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for the Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) licensure in the state of Ohio as outlined by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board for individuals seeking licensure as a LICDC.
Oklahoma
Oregon
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Oregon as outlined by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists for individuals seeking licensure as LPC.
Pennsylvania
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Pennsylvania as outlined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for individuals seeking licensure as LPC.
Rhode Island
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensure in the state of Rhode Island as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of State for individuals seeking licensure as LCMHC.
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensures in the state of Tennessee as outlined by the Tennessee Department of Health for individuals seeking licensure as a LPC or LADC.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Texas
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in the state of Texas as outlined by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for individuals seeking licensure as an LPC.
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) licensure in the state of Texas as outlined by the Texas Health and Human Services for individuals seeking licensure as a LCDC.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
Utah
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for the Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC) licensure in the state of Utah as outlined by the Utah Department of Commerce Licensing Division for individuals seeking licensure as an ASUDC.
Vermont
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensures in the state of Vermont as outlined by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation for individuals seeking licensure as a LCMHC or LADC.
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Virginia
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) licensures in the state of Virginia as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health Professions for individuals seeking licensure as a LPC or LSATP.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP)
Washington
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meets the educational requirements for Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensures in the state of Washington as outlined by the Washington Department of Health for individuals seeking licensure as a SUDP and LMHC.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's Master's degree program meet the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) licensures in the state of Wisconsin as outlined by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for individuals seeking licensure as a LPC or CSAC.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
