Online schools for substance abuse counseling certification

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How do I get my CADC in Iowa?
How do I get my CADC in NJ?
How do I get my CADC in Oregon?
How do I get my CADC in Illinois?

Annual Tuition: $6,806

Fort Hays State University (FHSU), a public institution with a medium student population, offers an online Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Sociology Addictions Counseling. Each program requires 120 credit hours and aims to provide a pathway for students who want to become licensed addiction counselors in Kansas. In general, addictions counselors focus on crisis care services in diverse settings, ranging from hospitals and mental health centers to government institutions. Students studying in this program need to take some core sociology classes, including Social Inequality and Sociological Theory and Literature, as well as addiction-focused coursework, like Pharmacology & High Risk Issues as well as Ethics in Addictions Counseling.

At FHSU, all coursework is delivered through the Blackboard learning platform. To be admitted to this program, students must have graduated high school with at least a 2.0 GPA. Students must also have attained a minimum score on the ACT or SAT. Required admission materials include a completed application, all previous transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores.

Financial Aid Recipients: 96%
Graduation Rate: 43%
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 4,411
Graduate Online Enrollment: 2,453
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Annual Tuition: $7,425

The Bachelor of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling degree from Union College (Union) — a medium-sized, private nonprofit institution — consists of 120 credit hours. The program requires 24 hours of core courses, eight hours of electives, and nine hours of supporting electives. In addition, a substance abuse internship is included in the core curriculum to give students real-world experience.

Online coursework is delivered through Nexus (Moodle) in an asynchronous format. Union offers distance learners 24/7 technical support, academic advising, and career services. Students must submit an application for the program, provide copies of official transcripts, and show proof of high school graduation or GED.

Financial Aid Recipients: 100%
Graduation Rate: 39%
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 153
Graduate Online Enrollment: 133
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Annual Tuition: $7,500

City Vision University (CVU) is a small, private nonprofit institution offering an online "Christian" Bachelor's in Addiction Counseling. Requiring 120 credit hours, the program provides eight-week courses that prepare students for a career as certified addiction counselors as well as other related professions. Sample coursework includes Spirituality & Addiction, Case Management, and Counseling Alcoholics.

At CVU, students complete online coursework on the learning management systems, Populi and Canvas. In addition, online students have access to academic counseling and an online library. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts.

Financial Aid Recipients: 100%
Graduation Rate: 100%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 70
Graduate Online Enrollment: 13
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: DEAC

Annual Tuition: $8,480

At SUNY Empire State College (ESC), which is a medium-sized public institution, prospective students can pursue an online Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies totaling 124 credit hours. This program is designed for students interested in helping those who are dealing with addiction challenges. Prospective coursework in the program includes Biology of Addiction, Education and Prevention Skills, and Counseling Theories and Practice.

ESC’s online students use Brightspace to complete coursework asynchronously, meaning they can work at their own pace. Online student support includes tutoring, tech help, a writing center, and career services. For admission, the program requires an application, proof of high school completion, official transcripts, orientation fee, and proof of immunization.

Financial Aid Recipients: 89%
Graduation Rate: 24%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 3,754
Graduate Online Enrollment: 1,145
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: MSCHE

Annual Tuition: $8,550

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is a medium-sized public institution that offers an online Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies totaling 120 credit hours. This program has two tracks: (1) Prevention and (2) Treatment. Each pathway is designed to serve as a completion degree for students who have obtained an associate degree. The program’s core courses are Mental Health, Drug Education, and Multicultural Counseling.

Students at UCA Online use the learning management system, Blackboard, to complete coursework asynchronously or synchronously. In addition, online students can access academic advising, career services, and counseling. The program’s admission requirements include official transcripts, an application, and an accompanying fee.

Financial Aid Recipients: 98%
Graduation Rate: 43%
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SATs: 960 -1160
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 348
Graduate Online Enrollment: 850
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

Annual Tuition: $9,600

The Northwestern State University of Louisiana — a medium-sized public institution — began Louisiana’s first electronic campus, which is called the eNSU global campus. It offers three online programs for substance abuse counseling: (1) Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies, (2) Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Prevention Specialist, and (3) Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Substance Abuse. All three programs, which require 120 credit hours to complete, provide students with a deeper understanding of addiction counseling. Graduates often work in human resources, health care, or communications.

Online students at eNSU complete Canvas coursework in a hybrid learning (asynchronous and synchronous) format. In addition, online students can access academic advising, career services, and a writing center. The programs have the same admission requirements: ACT or SAT scores, official transcripts, and immunization records.

Financial Aid Recipients: 97%
Graduation Rate: 44%
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SATs: 1010 -1210
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 3,643
Graduate Online Enrollment: 896
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: SACS COC

Annual Tuition: $9,600

Prospective students interested in an addiction counseling career can pursue either an online Bachelor of Arts in Human Services - Substance Abuse or a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Addictions from Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), a large private, nonprofit institution. The programs are 120 credit hours each and provide experiential learning opportunities that help establish the foundation for a career in addiction counseling. Prospective job outlooks for these programs include mental health counselors, community outreach specialists, and support advocates, to name a few.

At SNHU, students can complete coursework asynchronously on Brightspace. In addition, online students can access academic advising, career services, and an online library. Admission requirements include an application and official transcripts.

Financial Aid Recipients: 77%
Graduation Rate: 44%
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 86,849
Graduate Online Enrollment: 19,526
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: NECHE

Annual Tuition: $9,862

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is a medium-sized public institution offering an online Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Human Services - Addiction Counseling, which totals 121 credit hours. The program includes an intensive writing course, 30 credit hours of residency courses, and nine credit hours of upper-level courses. Sample coursework includes Introduction to Human Services, Case Management, and Community Mental Health.

UMA’s online students complete coursework synchronously on Brightspace. In addition, online students can access advising, career services, and counseling. The program’s admission requirements include official transcripts and an online application.

Financial Aid Recipients: 90%
Graduation Rate: 13%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 2,342
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: NECHE

Annual Tuition: $10,643

At the University of South Dakota (USD), a medium-sized and public institution, prospective students can pursue an online Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling and Prevention. The program requires 120 credit hours and offers two specializations: (1) Treatment or (2) Prevention. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the credentialing of the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (SDBAPP).

At USD, online students can access their coursework in an asynchronous and synchronous format on the platform, Desire2Learn (D2L). In addition, USD’s online student resources range from academic support and mental health services to disability support. Admission requirements include an application and fee, official transcripts, and ACT or SAT scores.

Financial Aid Recipients: 94%
Graduation Rate: 59%
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average SATs: 990 -1180
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 1,921
Graduate Online Enrollment: 983
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: HLC

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Annual Tuition: $10,950

Granite State College (GSC) is a small, public institution offering two online degree programs in addiction studies: (1) a Bachelor of Science in Human Services - Addictions Studies and a (2) Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Addictions Studies. Each requires that students complete 120 credit hours. The first program helps students understand the issues surrounding people who struggle with addiction, while the latter explores human behavior in order to better provide addiction counseling. Sample coursework includes Core Principles of Addiction, Foundations of Addiction Counseling, and Understanding the Disease Model of Addictions.

GSC’s online students complete coursework asynchronously and synchronously on Canvas. In addition, online students can access tutoring, career planning, and disability support. Each program’s admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED.

Financial Aid Recipients: 84%
Graduation Rate: 19%
Undergrad Online Enrollment: 1,520
Graduate Online Enrollment: 220
School Type: Nonprofit
School Accreditation: NECHE

How do I get my CADC in Iowa?

For the CADC Level You must pass a criminal background check. You must have a High School diploma or GED 24 semester hours of college credits in substance abuse or a highly relevant area of study. (Disciplines that qualify include: Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, and Criminal Justice).

How do I get my CADC in NJ?

To obtain the application for the LCADC/CADC, please visit, http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/alcohol/. The site also contains important information regarding certification and licensure requirements, laws, and regulations that govern the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey.

How do I get my CADC in Oregon?

To receive an Oregon CADC substance abuse certification, you will need to document successful completion of addiction studies educational requirements, supervised work experience hours, and pass a state certification examination.