Addiction Counseling

Program Highlights

Addiction Counseling Program Overview

 

The University of Providence Addiction Counseling programs emphasize a solid knowledge base in the area of addiction studies. Although the field of addiction is broad, the programs at UP emphasize treatment and intervention for the chemically dependent.

UP offers the Addiction Counseling content as an Associate of Arts degree, and as an undergraduate or graduate level certificate, for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree.

Programs are delivered online; no travel is necessary. The Associate of Arts degree and the undergraduate certificate can be completed in two years. The graduate certificate can be completed in three years.

Program Curriculum

 

Addiction Counseling Degree

 

Skills You’ll Learn

Students who earn an undergraduate or graduate certificate in Addiction Counseling from the University of Providence will learn these skills and more:

• Critical thinking
• Effective oral and written communication
• Self-awareness and self-management skills
• Interpersonal relationship tools
• Addictions assessment skills
• Understanding human behavior
• Individual and group helping skills

 

Career Outcomes

Employment of substance abuse counselors is projected to grow 22 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. This program is structured to meet Montana, Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas state licensure requirements with the additional completion of supervised internship hours.

 

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