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
Grand Canyon University
Four or more years; Private for profit; $16,401 average out-state tuition; $16,401 average in-state tuition |
Metropolitan State University
Four or more years; Public; $8,281 average out-state tuition; $8,281 average in-state tuition |
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
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 |
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Four or more years; Public; $11,438 average out-state tuition; $4,575 average in-state tuition |
Liberty University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition |
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
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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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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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Beaver College of Health Sciences ScholarshipAppalachian State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline February 01, 2025 |
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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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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMCNebraska Methodist College |
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award $6,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in HealthcareBinghamton University - State University of New York |
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award $5,250 |
deadline Varies |
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY AlumniBinghamton University - State University of New York |
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award $5,250 |
deadline Varies |
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Mat-Su Health Foundation Vocational ScholarshipMat-Su Health Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Military Spouse ScholarshipWestern Governors University |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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