Substance Use Disorder Counseling 61 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC) Associate Degree program is designed for learners interested in working with addiction issues. The SUDC profession is held to high ethical standards to inspire respect, trust and confidence. Conduct of employees in this field must never compromise their ability to fulfill their professional responsibilities.
To succeed, skills and character must include: emotional stability, maturity, self-awareness, self-discipline and personal responsibility; a minimum of one year free of substance use-related problems; an interest in working with people and appreciation of cultural diversity; strong reading, writing and critical thinking skills.
Graduates are eligible for licensure in Wisconsin as Substance Abuse Counselors-In Training, qualifying for entry-level employment in a rewarding career.
Approximate Cost
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Adhere to accepted ethical and behavior conduct
- Document and maintain clinical records according to agency, federal and state guidelines
- Provide culturally relevant education related to substance abuse
- Demonstrate counseling skills with individuals, groups and families
- Demonstrate case management skills
- Facilitate referral to meet needs
- Develop treatment plans
- Clinically evaluate for substance use disorders and treatment needs
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Various community and social service agencies
- Correctional Facilities
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Courses
The Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree is a 61 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree:
- The Substance Abuse Counselor Education Technical Diploma will provide you with 49% (30 of 61 credits) of the total credits in this Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree
- The SUDC Specialization Certificate will provide you with 20% (12 of 61 credits) of the total credits in this Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree
- The Counseling Skills in the Helping Profession Certificate will provide you with 25% (15 of 61 credits) of the total credits in this Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Stritch University | B.A. in Psychology |
| Marian University | Community Health and Human Services |
| Marian University | Psychology |
| Marian University | Social Work |
| Northland College | Sociology and Social Justice |
| Upper Iowa University | Human Services |
| Upper Iowa University | Human Services with SWTC |
| UW Milwaukee | Community Engagement and Education (CEED) |
| UW Oshkosh | B.S. in Human Services Leadership |
| UW Stevens Point | Family and Consumer Sciences-Child, Youth and Family Studies |
| UW Superior | Social Work |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
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Field Experience/Internship Sites
Locally located internship sites cannot be guaranteed. Students may have to move or drive a distance in order to complete internship courses. Scheduled internship attendance days and times for which students must be available vary by agency. Program faculty select, assign, and maintain college contracts with internship sites.
Graduates
Graduates of the program will have the approved educational credential required by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for Substance Abuse Counselor.
All courses can be taken online for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Associate Degree.
Licensure/Certification Information
NTC’s Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree is designed to meet the State of Wisconsin's licensing criteria. However, NTC has not made a determination whether this program meets licensure requirements in states other than Wisconsin. Students who may be seeking professional licensure or certification in states other than Wisconsin should contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to verify that the NTC program meets licensure or certification requirements.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
This program may require a Criminal Background Check and/or Health Record. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background or health record, however, a check may be required for placement at clinical sites or field experiences.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
Apply NowThen, submit one of the following
Documentation can be sent via email to admissions@ntc.edu, via mail, addressed to: Northcentral Technical College, ATTN: Admissions, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401, or delivered in person to any NTC campus.
- High school transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Contact the high school you attended if you do not have a copy of your transcript.
- ACT composite score of 16 or above. Request an ACT College Report from ACT or contact the high school you graduated from if you do not have a copy on hand.
- Accuplacer scores. Score requirements vary by program and version of the Accuplacer test that was taken. For more details, please contact Admissions. If you did not take the Accuplacer at NTC, contact the college at which you took it to obtain a copy of your scores.
- College transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 over a minimum of 12 credits, earned at a single college.
If you do not meet any one of the above criteria, don’t worry, complete the application anyway and we will contact you to discuss your options.
What’s Next?
We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.