Program Details
The bachelor’s degree in Addiction Counseling and Prevention combines a strong academic foundation with real-world experience in counseling and prevention. A focus is placed on science-based addiction education.
This online substance abuse counseling degree often prepares graduates for state, national, and international certification. Students should check requirements in their specific area. The program includes studies of the nature, etiology, prevention, and treatment of alcohol and other drug issues. Specializations are available in Treatment and Prevention.
Examples of courses available to students include:
- Study of alcohol use and addiction
- Study of drug use and addiction
- Fundamental skills of individual and group counseling for addiction
- Ethical and legal issues in the addiction profession
- Addictive family systems and family counseling
- Evidence-based decision
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of South Dakota is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score