Substance Abuse

Counseling Program

Overview

Substance Abuse Counseling Program

100% Online

Upon graduation, the student is awarded an Associate of Science degree in Substance Abuse Counseling

The program is designed to prepare the student to help individuals with job readiness knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be successful in the helping professions; acquire paraprofessional competencies applicable to the substance abuse treatment field and many other behavioral health professions; learn about theories as they apply to working with clients, skills needed to apply the theories, and promote an understanding of how substance use disorders develop in individuals as well as how treatment is designed to meet their individual needs.

Associate of Science in

Substance Abuse Counseling - 100% Online

Intake and Orientation: Clarify rights and responsibilities of both client and treatment facility, facility rules, tour appropriate areas, explain treatment process, help client to understand what is expected, and what s/he may expect.

Counseling: Be able to: select the appropriate counseling model(s) for a situation; use one-on-one and group counseling skills, including empowering clients, focusing on strengths using motivational interviewing.

Crisis Intervention: Prepare to recognize and respond appropriately respond to signs of slips, relapse, co-occurring disorders, and mental health concerns.

Patient Education: Teach and present prevention to help clients understand the processes of addiction, withdrawal, relapse, and recovery; convey this information in terms understood by clients in group and individual counseling environments.

Case Management: Be able to assist with assessment, social service resources, support groups, rehabilitation options and mental health resources.

Semester 1 - 15 Weeks (two terms/7 weeks)

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

BSC2085C

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

ENC1101

English Composition I

MGF1106

Liberal Arts Mathematics

PSY2012

General Psychology

Substance Abuse Counseling Program Breakdown

Semester 2 - 15 Weeks (two terms/7 weeks)

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

Semester 3 - 15 Weeks (two terms/7 weeks)

MCB2010C

HUN1201

BSC2086

DEP2004

Microbiology

Elements of Nutrition

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Human Growth & Development

SPC2608

SOC131

AMH2012

Speech

Introduction to Sociology

History of the USA

Helpful Tips for Online Learning

Make yourself a schedule just as you would have for a physical/ground class.

Create a study space in your home with no TV, radio, and that is separated from other family members.

Utilize the campus tutors during your "Scheduled" class day to give you face-to-face support. Communicate, communicate and communicate.

Example:

- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday focus on Math

- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday focus on

Anatomy & Physiology

Online Science Class Requirements

Classes will be recorded and then put into the weekly lecture for students to go back and review

Students will not be allowed to miss more than two (2) live classes for the term without proper documentation. If the student misses more than two (2) live classes, they may be dropped from the class.

Mandatory Weekly Live Zoom Meetings - 1 Hour (60 min) Note: Meeting codes will be provided by instructors

Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Human Growth & Development, and Elements of Nutrition

Semester 4 - 15 Weeks

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

Semester 5 - 15 Weeks (two terms/7 weeks)

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

Semester 6 - 15 Weeks

SAC101

SAC111

Models of Treatment

Psychopharmacology

SAC122

SAC221

SAC241

Ethics in Substance Abuse

Cultural Diversity

Disorders Co-Occurring with Substance Abuse

Totals 45 Weeks GenEd / 45 Weeks Core = 90 Weeks (Approx 24 Months)

Substance Abuse Counseling

Program Total

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

SAC252

SAC262

SAC272

Counseling Groups and Individual

Clinical Assessment

Service Coordination

What Is Included With

Application Fee and Tuition?

Books

Educational platforms

Tutor.com 24/7 access

Substance Abuse

Counseling

Program Cost

Tuition = $29,820

Application fee is $50

A set of required materials and textbooks (eBooks) are provided at no additional cost.

Total cost = $29,870

Paying for School

Loans*

Grants*

*Financial aid is available to those who

qualify. Financial aid team members can

talk to you more about your eligibility.

Military Assistance

Florida Pre-paid

Scholarships

Career Source

Extended Payment Plans

Private Loans*

Admissions Requirements -

Substance Abuse Counseling

• Complete and sign an application.

• Be 18 years of age prior to the start of classes.

• Provide a valid Driver’s License or government issued photo ID.

• Provide proof of High School graduation (Diploma) or successful completion of the General

Education Development test (GED), or may prove a recognized equivalent of a high school

diploma, or verification of graduation from an Associate degree or higher program from an

accredited college or university. Acceptance of any of the documents listed above is at the

sole discretion of the Institution.

• Pass the SmarterMeaure Learning Readiness Indicator with a minimum score of 70% on

Technical Competency, 70% in Life Factors, and 60% in Technical Knowledge (please see the

SmarterMeasure policy for more information).

Important Information -

Substance Abuse Counseling

Access to the internet and a laptop or computer

Attend the first day of class

Minimum attendance of two days per week

Cheating hinders the purpose of education through bypassing the learning process and creates harmful knowledge deficits which will impact a student’s future career, or ability to complete their degree.

Further consequences of cheating:

HCI College monitors all exams:

• Anyone caught cheating is permanently withdrawn from the program. There are no second chances.
• Students withdrawn for cheating will be responsible for all tuition charges up to the point of expulsion.
• Student loan lenders will be immediately notified of the student’s withdrawal status and repayment dates may be

adjusted accordingly.
• Most nursing schools will not accept transfer credit on core nursing classes from other schools.

Don’t put your degree at risk!

Automatic Exam
Failure

Academic Dismissal or Expulsion

Suspension

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