In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to address the complexities of addiction treatment and recovery across the continuum of care. Courses focus on evidence-based practices that will prepare you to treat addiction and its complica

Location:

Center City, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Substance Abuse Counseling

Program Overview

Program Description:

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to address the complexities of addiction treatment and recovery across the continuum of care. Courses focus on evidence-based practices that will prepare you to treat addiction and its complications. Graduates of this program are prepared to become leaders in the addiction field. Your studies will simultaneously blend academic coursework with clinical placement within and outside of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.

• 44-credit program.

• Offered at our Center City, MN campus with some online coursework required.

• Full-time 12-month program with part-time options available.

• Program simultaneously blends academic studies with clinical practice.

• Three convenient start dates throughout the year.

• Faculty members and expert clinicians provide individualized academic advising and clinical supervision.

• Curriculum designed to meet the academic requirements for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential in Minnesota.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission, Chicago, IL

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Must have a BS or BA degree from an accredited college in order to enroll in the master's program. Must have 2 years of post secondary education or a minimum of 60 semester credits for admission into the certificate program.

International Requirements:

College transcripts will need to be mailed directly to us from the institutions you have attended. Foreign transcripts must be translated into American education equivalency. It is the prospective student's responsibility to pay fee for this service. Three professional references, $30 application fee, Issuance of Form I-20. Students are required to pay a SEVIS I-901 fee once they receive their Form I-20. An applicant who does not speak English as a first language is required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).