Find The Best Online Substance Abuse Counseling Degree Programs in 2025

Program Features

• Concentrations: null
• Transfer Credits: Not Accepted

Skills You'll Gain

["Knowledge about substance use, misuse and effective treatment options", "Proficiency with state and federal regulations and ethical practices", "Skills in addiction recovery strategies"]

Tuition & Costs

Program Features

• Concentrations: ["Clinical Counseling", "Christian Recovery Ministry", "Diversified Concentration"]
• Transfer Credits: Accepted

Skills You'll Gain

["Integrate Christian principles and counseling theories", "Describe core functions of addiction counselors", "Develop case management plans", "Utilize clinical skills for addiction counseling", "Describe foundational concepts of psychology"]

Tuition & Costs

• Total Estimated Program Cost: $8,000
• In-State Tuition: $6,400/year
• Out-of-State Tuition: $6,400/year

Program Features

• Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
• Concentrations: null
• Transfer Credits: Accepted
• Prerequisites: Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification. Official transcripts from all previous college or university studies at regionally accredited colleges or universities or at an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or from an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education is required before starting the core program. A maximum of 40 credit hours may be earned through the assessed learning process toward the required 60. Students in this program are required to complete PSY-150 (General Psychology) or its equivalent before starting the core program.

Skills You'll Gain

["Communicate treatment plans and techniques for rehabilitation effectively with clients and their families", "Apply current techniques in assessment, treatment planning, and client/system change processes", "Understand and treat individuals based on the context of their individual addiction and family system", "Integrate Christian principles into a career helping others overcome their addiction"]

Tuition & Costs

• Cost Per Credit: $398
• Additional Cost Information:

  Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet.