Human Services Technology LCDC Admission Guide

Program Duration and Study Mode

This is an open admission program. Students who meet documentation and info session requirements are accepted.

• If you are new or transferring to HCC, your first step is to become an HCC Eagle by submitting a free admissions application to HCC. Please create a profile and complete the application to obtain an HCC student ID at the ApplyTexas.org website. If you have filled out an HCC application at any point or you already have an HCC student ID number, please do not submit another HCC application. Multiple HCC new student applications and/or ID numbers are not allowed and may impede you from progressing to the next steps of submitting a nursing program application.
  Returning student to HCC: If you have not been enrolled in HCC for the past 3 semesters, you must re-activate your HCC student account. If you need assistance with this process, please visit: Returning HCC Student | Houston Community College - HCC.
  If you are an international student planning to attend HCC on a status F-1, (DACA, refugee, L visa, H visa, etc.), please visit International Students Admissions.
  Veteran Students - Please visit, Veterans & Military Affiliated Student Success.
  
  
• Please submit your official sealed (unopened) transcript(s) from high school, GED, and any other colleges and/or universities previously attended. If you completed your prerequisite course at HCC, you do not need to submit an official transcript. HCC accepts PDF transcripts directly from the service providers such as Credentials, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse. Official transcripts should be sent to HCC electronically, admissions@hccs.edu, or by mail: Houston Community College, Office of Admissions & Records, P.O. Box 667517, Houston, TX 77266-7517.
  
  Any foreign transcript must be evaluated for US equivalency, course-by-course, by an approved evaluating agency. To find a list of approved evaluation companies under ‘Transfer Credits by Type – Foreign Credit Evaluators’, please visit: Foreign transcript/Foreign Credit Evaluator. Then the official evaluation report must be submitted to HCC. The HCC Internal process can take up to 8 weeks for evaluation and transfer of course credits.
  
  
• This is an open admission. However, students must still meet documentation and program info session requirements. Please review and complete our online information session. If you have questions regarding the program information sessions, please contact via email at: co.humanservicetechnology@hccs.edu.
  
  All Human Services Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) and Level 1 Certificates are stackable into the Human Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
  
  Completion of the AAS requires three practicum courses, which must be taken one at a time. To avoid delays, it is important to follow your degree plan carefully so that practicums are not left until the end of your program. Students must apply and be approved for practicum placement before enrolling in a Practicum course.
  
  If you have concerns about your eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas due to your criminal background history, it is recommended that you request a Criminal Background Evaluation through the LCDC Texas website prior to applying for the LCDC certificate. The evaluation fee is $50.
  
  
• Register for classes and attend practicum orientation. The student must apply and be approved for the practicum.
  
  
• Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to set up a degree plan.

Prerequisite Course

HPRS 1201 - Prerequisite course must be completed with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or proof of enrollment. The enrolled course must be completed within the first 9 credit hours of starting the program.

Tuition is estimated using the Texas resident rates. Out-of-district and out-of-state residents will have higher tuition fees. Please visit the tuition calculator for more information.

Tuition is for core coursework only. General Education and Support courses are not included. These are high estimates; actual costs will vary depending on health insurance coverage.

Due to increases/decreases in books and supplements, please check the bookstore website for updated cost information. Only required books are included in the estimate.

Estimated Costs per Semester for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program

Pre-Entrance (to practicum)

1st Semester (12 credit hours)

2nd Semester (12 credit hours)

Pre-entrance to practicum

3rd semester (2 credit hours)

Total Cost for Program: $3,590.00

Approval Agency 
This program is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Substance Abuse Division.

Certification Testing 
Certification testing does not take place within the program. Instead, upon completion of the program, students are prepared to apply to become a counselor intern. They will then work to earn counselor intern hours and will have five years to take the Chemical Dependency Counselor licensing exam provided by the Texas Certification Board. 

Employment Opportunities: 
Substance use treatment settings, correctional institutions, mental health centers, social service agencies, group homes and other community agencies

Average Salary: 
Entry-level salaries are in the range of $36,000 and $48,000. Find out the entry-level wages, medium wages, and high wages for each career field in High School or less, Vocational Certificate, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, and Graduate degree: Career Coach | Houston Community College (HCC) | We are Houston's 
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Questions: 
Do you need any further assistance? Please visit the Academic Advising page for support services information, as well as virtual lobby and in-person assistance options at coleman.advising@hccs.edu.
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