Academic year: 2024-2025
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 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 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 315501
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Substance Abuse Counselor Education technical degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101- College 101 1 10550206- Intro to Interview & Counsel 3 10550200- Intro. to the SUDC Profession 3 10550209- Family Systems 3
8 Week 2 10550203- Overview of Mental Health Dis 3 10550207- 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 34
Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " C " or higher in 10- 806-112; Principles of Sustainability and / or 10-804-134; Mathematical Reasoning.
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.
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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