Academic year: 2024-2025
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.
Delivery
Day Evening Full-time Part-time
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 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 = 105501
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 the SUDC Profession 3 10550206- Intro to Interview & Counsel 3 10890101- College 101 1
8 Week 2 10520103- Emotional Intelligence 2 10550201- Understanding Substance Use 3 10801136- English Composition 1 3
Semester Total 15
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10550204- Group Facilitation 3 10550210- Boundaries Ethics Helping Prof 3 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3
8 Week 2 10550202- Foundations of Case Management 3 10550203- Overview of Mental Health Dis 3
Semester Total 15
Summer Before Third Semester
One of the following: 10806112- Principles of Sustainability 3 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3
Semester Total 3
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10550209- Family Systems 3
10809188- Developmental Psychology 3
8 Week 2 10550207- Psychopharmacology 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 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
8 Week 2 10520191- Motivational Interviewing 3
10550205- Counseling Theory 3
Full Semester 10550212- Clinical Experience II 3
Semester Total 15
Total Credits 63
Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-520-XXX and 10-550-XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " may retake the course.
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Students must earn a " C " or higher in 10-801-136; English Composition 1, 10-809-198; Intro to Psychology, 10-809- 188; Developmental Psychology, 10-801-196; Oral / Interpersonal Comm, 10-809-172; Intro to Diversity