Chemical Dependency Counseling

Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S.

Career Degree

This program is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

What You'll Learn

Support recovery and healing through compassionate, evidence-based counseling practices. 

Prepare for a career helping individuals and families overcome addiction and build healthier lives. You’ll learn counseling techniques, case management, and the psychological and social foundations of substance use disorders. With an ongoing need for skilled professionals across treatment centers, schools, and community agencies, you’ll gain the compassion, communication, and clinical skills required to support recovery and make a meaningful difference in your community.

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Where You’ll Go

Health Education Specialists

$56,685
Median Salary
24
Regional Job Openings
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Rehabilitation Counselors

$41,834
Median Salary
23
Regional Job Openings
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Social & Human Service Assistants

$45,151
Median Salary
422
Regional Job Openings

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

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The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script.  Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.

Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services
STAP
Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga
SRS

Program Requirements

To graduate [ 60-64 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]

 

Transfer Agreements

University at Buffalo, SUNy Cortland, Binghamton University, SUNY Empire University.

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Apply for a Tuition Scholarship

Complete the scholarship application and email your application to our Adult Student Admissions Advisor, Julie Partigianoni.

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Stackable Program

Take on as much (or as little) as you want. Our microcredentials and certificates provide you with credits to apply to 2-year programs – when you’re ready!