Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
A student who wishes to become a substance abuse counselor can typically skip a traditional 4-year degree and seek to obtain a 2-year degree and certification instead. In addition to the certification, the requirements to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) include 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in the field. The LCDC exam takes about 3 hours and contains 150 questions.
As a substance abuse counselor, the individual will meet with clients to evaluate and understand their unique chemical abuse problems. After, goals and milestones can be created. Group therapy could also be involved.
Some colleges offer a 4-year degree in Addiction Counseling and Prevention. One can also obtain a Master's degree or Doctorate and advance their career even more. Substance abuse counseling is a very important and rewarding career that can truly turn someone’s life around.
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Matching Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Colleges
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Grand Canyon University
Four or more years; Private for profit; $16,401 average out-state tuition; $16,401 average in-state tuition |
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Metropolitan State University
Four or more years; Public; $8,281 average out-state tuition; $8,281 average in-state tuition |
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Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
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Community College of Baltimore County
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,928 average out-state tuition; $5,784 average in-state tuition |
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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Four or more years; Public; $11,438 average out-state tuition; $4,575 average in-state tuition |
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Liberty University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition |
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Baltimore City Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $6,720 average out-state tuition; $2,640 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Majors
HCAI Behavioral Health ScholarshipCalifornia Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) |
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award Up to $35,000 |
deadline February 13, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe HCAI Behavioral Health Scholarship is available to students in California who are pursuing a certificate, associate, bachelor, master and/or doctoral degree program in a behavioral health field. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be enrolled in at least six credit hours to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must... View Scholarship Details |
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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Judy and Eliot Steinberg ScholarshipMorris Educational Foundation (MEF) |
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award Up to $25,000 |
deadline March 27, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship is available to Morristown High School seniors who intend to intend to continue their education at a New Jersey public college with a goal towards a career in STEM, business, education, or medicine. You must demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, and a willingness to help others in the... View Scholarship Details |
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Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal PolicyMorris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation |
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award $25,000 |
deadline May 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one... View Scholarship Details |
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Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways ScholarshipTennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship is available to Tennessee residents who are seeking a master's degree in counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, psychology, or similar behavioral health profession. In exchange for tuition assistance, scholarship recipients will commit to working at a state-funded community behavioral... View Scholarship Details |
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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association Foundation |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this... View Scholarship Details |
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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association Foundation |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply. View Scholarship Details |
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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details |
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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson UniversityHuston-Tillotson University |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Udall Undergraduate ScholarshipMorris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation |
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award Up to $7,000 |
deadline March 04, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is available to Native American and Alaska Native students who are pursuing a career in health care or tribal public policy, and to non - Native college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing a career in environmentally related fields. View Scholarship Details |
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