Government Approvals

California Southern University is recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences to provide continuing education credit per BPC Section 1887.4.3. California MFT, LPCC, or LCSW licensed learners may earn California BBS CEU credit for any applicable master’s or doctoral level course from the School of Behavioral Sciences. The credit hour conversion is 15 hours for every one (1) semester credit earned. Please contact the Registrar or the Master of Arts Program Coordinator for more information.

The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) and the Education Board (CCAPP Institute) have granted approval to California Southern University’s Pre-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Addiction Studies (CPAS), MS in Psychology with a Concentration in Advanced Addiction Studies, and Certificate in Advanced Addiction Studies (CPAAS). The 315 hours of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Specific Education provided by California Southern University’s PreBaccalaureate Certificate Program in Addiction Studies (CPAS) will fulfill the educational requirement for the Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC I) or Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II (CADC II). The MS in Psychology with a Concentration in Advanced Addiction Studies (AAS) provides 360 hours of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) specific education; and the Certificate in Advanced Addiction Studies (CPAAS) provides 270 hours of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) specific education required for the Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (LAADC). Persons interested in certification are encouraged to contact the CCAPP Credentialing Board for more information www.ccapp.us and to obtain a complete listing of all requirements for certification. Certification requirements vary by jurisdiction, type, and are subject to change. Individuals interested in completing requirements in any other state or jurisdiction are encouraged to contact the appropriate regulatory authority to determine requirements.

California Southern University is recognized as an Approved Academic Education Provider for The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). The Certificate Program in Addiction Studies, Certificate Program in Advanced Addiction Studies, and the MS in Psychology with a Concentration in Advanced Addiction Studies meet nationally approved standards of education developed for the addiction/substance use disorders counseling profession. Program participants are assured that the continuing education (CE) credits provided will be accepted toward national credentialing by the NAADAC Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) as well as by many of the individual state licensing/certification bodies in the addiction and other helping professions. Persons interested in national certification through NAADAC, please contact www.naadac.org. Individuals interested in completing other jurisdictional requirements are encouraged to contact the appropriate regulatory authority directly.

CalSouthern is eligible to receive education benefits awarded by the such as the GI Bill®. This applies to the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees as well as the post-baccalaureate certificate programs. Veterans and eligible spouses or dependents who believe they may qualify for benefits should contact their VA office for details. Veterans who are unsure of their benefit eligibility United States Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) or have additional eligibility questions should contact the Veterans Administration at 800-827-1000, or 888-GI Bill-1 (1-888-442-4551), or go to (http://www.gibill.va.gov). GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Regular enrolled learners attending CalSouthern who have Federal student loans from previously attended

institutions are eligible for an in-school deferment of repayment of Federal Family Education Program Loans and

Federal Direct Student Loans. This deferment is in effect while the learner is enrolled and making progress toward completing a CalSouthern degree program. The OPE ID Number is 02113600 assigned to the AIU System by the United States Department of Education.