Overview
Help others recover from addiction by acquiring the skills of an addiction treatment counselor in this program that explores the causes and treatments for those suffering from substance abuse addiction. This program introduces the foundations of addiction counseling. Learn how to handle tasks such as:
- Case management
- Pharmacology
- Psychoactive drugs
- Individual and group counseling
Graduates will be qualified for entry-level employment in hospitals, clinics, penal institutions, detoxification programs and other substance abuse counseling facilities.
Campuses
The Addiction Treatment Counseling program is available at the following campuses:
- Hollywood
- Huntington Park
- South Bay
- Van Nuys
- Online
Disclosures
Occupational Information:
The occupations this program prepares students to enter by name and SOC code:
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors # 21-1011.00
Links:
The links to the occupational profiles on the Department of Labor’s O*Net are:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1011.00
Costs:
Tuition and fees: $8,800.00
Books and supplies: included with tuition
On campus room and board: N/A
Median Loan Debt:
Federal Loans: $0
Private Educational Loans: $0
Institutional Financing Plans: $0
Program Completion Rate:
The program is designed to take 24 weeks to complete:
100% of graduates graduated within this time
Placement Rate:
The job placement rate for program graduates is: 100%
