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Substance Use Disorder Counseling - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105501

The Substance Use Disorders Counseling Associate Degree is designed for individuals interested in working with addiction issues . The SUDC profession is held to high ethical standards to inspire respect , trust and confidence . To succeed , skills and character must include : emotional stability , maturity , self-awareness , self-discipline , and personal responsibility ; a minimum of one year free of substance userelated problems ; an interest in working with people and appreciation of cultural diversity ; strong reading , writing , critical thinking and decision-making skills . Potential employment includes : substance abuse counseling , correctional facilities , employee and student assistance programs , and various community and social service agencies . Program graduates are eligible for licensure in Wisconsin as Substance Abuse Counselors-In Training , qualifying for entry-level employment .

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 10,140 , Books : $ 2,213 , Supplies : $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,353

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 .

A current criminal background check must be on file before starting internships . A record of specified criminal offenses may bar or restrict an individual from course work involving a clinical / practicum / internship experience licensure and / or future employment in this occupation . If information indicates that you have been convicted of a crime or have charges pending , you must speak with a program faculty member .

To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an admissions advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .

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

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Substance Use & Disorder Counseling Associate program in the number of semesters shown .

First Semester 8 Week 1 10550200 - Intro to Sub Use Disorders 3 10550206 - Intro to Interview & Counsel . 3 10890101 - College 101 1

Semester Total 15

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10550204 - Group Facilitation 3 10550210 - Boundaries Ethics Helping Prof 3 10809198 - Intro to Psychology 3

Semester Total 15

Summer Before Third Semester

One of the following : 10806189 - Basic Anatomy 3 10804134 - Mathematical Reasoning 3

Semester Total 3

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10550209 - Family Systems 3 10809188 - Developmental Psychology 3

Full Semester 10550211 - Clinical Experience I 3

Semester Total 15

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1

10550208 - SUDC Asses , Diag , & Treatment 3 10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies 3

Full Semester 10550212 - Clinical Experience II 3

Semester Total 15

Total Credits 63

Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or better in all courses in order to graduate . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " may retake the course .

As a part of this program , students will have internship experience . Please see a program faculty for more information .

The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be 489 passed with a C .