Substance Abuse & Addictions Counseling Program

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Delivery Options:
Hyflex
Degree Type:
Associate of Arts Degree, Certificate of Technical Studies
Program Length Once Accepted To Program:
4 Semesters (AAS) or 2 Semesters (CTS)

Why Pursue Substance Abuse & Addictions Counseling?

The Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling program is an excellent pathway if you are looking to enter the field of addictions counseling. It focuses on developing therapeutic skills to support individuals in recovery from substance abuse and prevent relapse and provides the courses required for licensure as an addictions counselor in the state of Montana.

Graduates are prepared to:

 

  • Enter the drug and alcohol counseling profession.
  • Provide therapeutic services including individual and group counseling for individuals dealing with substance abuse.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments following American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria
  • Conduct continued stay reviews and participate in treatment planning.
  • Help individuals maintain recovery from substance abuse and prevent relapse from substance abuse.
  • Fulfill the preparatory coursework required to become a licensed addictions counselor.
  • Transfer to various four-year programs for further education in the mental health and substance abuse treatment fields.
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Types of courses

PSYX 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSYX 150 Drugs and Society
CAS 140 Addictions and Diversity
CAS 231 Pharmacology/Addictions

Career Opportunities

Weaver Library; Learning Commons

Additional Program Information

Get to Know the Substance Abuse & Addictions Counseling Faculty

Selena Coburn

Behavioral Science Faculty

Teresa Mouser

Addictions Counseling Faculty

Dr. Elfie Neber

Substance Abuse & Addictions Counselor Program Director

Substance Abuse & Addictions Counseling Program In The News

Great Falls College celebrates 250 graduates

Great Falls College celebrates 250 graduates

250 graduates earned 289 certificates and degrees…

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