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Substance Abuse Counselor Education - Technical Diploma
Program Code : 315501
If you possess an associate degree or bachelor ’ s degree in Health Science , Psychology , Sociology , Criminal Justice or Social Work and are interested in becoming a substance abuse counselor , consider the Substance Abuse Counselor Education technical diploma . You ' ll experience 360 hours of education across six content areas required for substance abuse counselors . This comprehensive education program is pre-approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services . 9 courses in this technical diploma may be applied towards the Human Services associate degree . Interested applicants should contact ( 920 ) 498-5708 to schedule an appointment with the program admissions advisor .
Delivery
Day Evening Full-time Online Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 5,885 , Books : $ 1,222 , Supplies : $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 7,107
This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry
Completed application
All applicants must make an appointment with the advisor , Mollie Kaebisch , to enter an application . Acceptance into this program requires an Associates or Bachelor ’ s Degree . Please call ( 920 ) 498-5444 to make an appointment .
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Substance Abuse Counselor Education technical degree in the number of semesters shown .
Summer Before First Semester
One of the following : 10806189 - Basic Anatomy 3 10804134 - Mathematical Reasoning 3
Semester Total 3
First Semester |
8 Week 1 |
10890101 - College 101 |
1 |
10550206 - Intro to Interview & Counsel . |
3 |
10550200 - Intro to Sub Use Disorders |
3 |
10550209 - Family Systems |
3 |
8 Week 2 |
10550203 - Overview of Mental Health Dis |
3 |
10550207 - Intro to Psychopharmacology |
3 |
10550201 - Understanding Substance Use |
3 |
Semester Total 19
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10550204 - Group Facilitation 3 10550210 - Boundaries Ethics Helping Prof 3 10550208 - SUDC Asses , Diag , & Treatment 3
8 Week 2 |
10520191 - Motivational Interviewing |
3 |
10550202 - Foundations of Case Management |
3 |
Semester Total 15
Total Credits 37
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-550-XXX and 10-520-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " may retake the course .
Program Outcomes
Clinically evaluate for substance use disorders and treatment needs . Develop treatment plans . Facilitate referral to meet needs . Demonstrate case management skills . Demonstrate counseling skills with individuals , groups and families . Provide culturally relevant education related to substance abuse . Document and maintain clinical records according to agency , federal and state guidelines . Adhere to accepted ethical and behavior conduct .
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