Chemical Dependency Counseling
This program is designed to give you a specific certification that can be immediately applied to your career.
What You'll Learn
Build the counseling competencies that drive effective care.
Develop the counseling, communication, and case management skills needed to work effectively in substance use and recovery settings. Through focused coursework, you’ll learn how to assess client needs, support treatment planning, and apply ethical and evidence-based practices. This certificate prepares you for entry-level positions in treatment centers, recovery programs, and community agencies, or serves as a foundation for continued study toward advanced counseling credentials.
Where You’ll Go
Rehabilitation Counselors
Health Education Specialists
Social and Human Service Assistants
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)
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.
Program Requirements
To graduate [ 26 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]
Transfer Agreements
