Substance Use Disorder Counseling
63 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC) Associate Degree program is designed for individuals 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. Potential employment includes: substance abuse counseling, correctional facilities, employee and student assistance programs, and various community and social service agencies. Program graduates are eligible for licensure in Wisconsin as Substance Abuse Counselors-In Training, qualifying for entry-level employment in a rewarding career.
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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 63 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
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 48% (30 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree
- The SUDC Specialization Certificate will provide you with 17% (11 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree
- The Counseling Certificate will provide you with 24% (15 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree
Transfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Additional Information
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.
Please Note
NTC's AODA Associate Degree is designed to meet the State of Wisconsin's Substance Abuse Counselor-In Training licensing criteria. However, NTC cannot confirm whether these programs meet licensure requirements in states other than Wisconsin. Students who may be seeking professional licensure elsewhere will need to check with the appropriate licensing board in that state to verify that the program meets the requirement for licensure.
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 requires a criminal background check. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, however, a check may be required for placement at clinical sites or field experiences.
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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.