Search

Chat With Us

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Certificate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 35 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 709  / credit
    Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

    Addiction Counseling and Prevention

    About

    With addiction rates on the rise across the country, you have the opportunity to change someone's life as an addiction counselor or prevention professional. It affects people from all walks of life, all backgrounds and across all economic and social boundaries. Our communities need compassionate, well-trained professionals who can address current and future addiction counseling and prevention challenges in society.

    As a student pursuing an advanced online degree or certificate in addiction counseling and prevention, you will learn to provide the highest quality counseling to individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Your science-based addiction education will equip you to better serve individuals, families and communities, as well as bring a valuable set of skills to your employer. You will benefit from the flexibility of an online program while experiencing strong connections to a community of learners who engage in critical thinking, prioritize respect and practice teamwork. You will leave our program with the tools needed to meet the growing demand for professionals skilled in alcohol and drug prevention education, counseling, and treatment.

    Addiction professionals must possess advanced levels of competency to address current and future addiction counseling and prevention challenges in society. This nationally ranked and accredited program prepares you to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients by equipping you with skills in alcohol and drug prevention education, counseling and treatment.

     

    For nearly 50 years, our nationally ranked program has prepared students with skills in alcohol and drug prevention, education, counseling and treatment.

    Disciplines

    School of Health Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Official Proof of English Proficiency
    • Official Transcripts
    • Optional Professional Credential Evaluation
    • Official Admission Test Scores
    • Letters of Recommendation
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Résumé
    • Passport

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 709 

    Application Fee

    USD 35 

    How to Apply

    We're glad to hear you are interested in graduate education at USD! Apply now if you're ready, or review the resources below for more information.

    Apply online to graduate school

    Each graduate program may have different admission requirements; please refer to the current graduate catalog for departmental specific admission information

    University of South Dakota

    Addiction Counseling and Prevention

    University of South Dakota

    [object Object]

    United States of America,

    Vermillion

    Similar Programs

    Other interesting programs for you

    Find More Programs
    Wishlist