Associate of Arts in Addictions Counseling
Clarks Summit University

Program Details

The online AA in Addictions Counseling degree program from Clarks Summit University examines principles of psychology and counseling that are founded upon, focused on, and filtered through a Christian lens. This online substance abuse counseling degree gives students a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies. Graduates are prepared to start or advance in a career in addictions counseling, or transition into the Bachelor of Science in Addictions Counseling program.

In addition to an introduction to counseling, the curriculum covers:

  • Abnormal psychology
  • Understanding and treating addictions
  • Substance and behavioral addictions
  • Marriage and family dynamics
  • Crisis counseling

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Clarks Summit University is accredited by:

Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHE)

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score