Career
Opportunities

 

Admissions Requirements

 

Core Courses in
the Program

 

Program Course Descriptions

 

Tuition Fees

 
 

 

General Admissions Requirements

 
  • High School diploma, GED or the equivalent
    (e.g., Certificate of Completion for Home Schooling)
  • Passing score on the pre-admissions assessment examinations in writing, reading,
    and math which is administered by the College of Science and Health ( Requirement for degree-seeking applicants and certificate students transferring to the degree program only)
  • Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
    (foreign transcripts must be evaluated in advance)
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • College of Science and Health Admissions application and $35 application fee
 

Program-Specific Requirements

 
  • A typed, one-page personal statement delineating reasons for wanting to become a substance abuse counselor and your career and/or personal aspirations in applying
    the education and training obtained to help your community
  • One year of sobriety for individuals in recovery
  • Personal interview with the selection committee
   
   
   
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