Bachelor's in Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Substance Use Disorder Counselor is a Bachelor program taught at Nicolet Area Technical College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor program at Nicolet Area Technical College is an Associate of Applied Science designed for people interested in working with addiction issues. Coursework covers counseling skills, diagnosis of addiction issues, treatment planning, group facilitation, crisis management, ethical guidelines, and how to respect client rights. Students also study the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use, screening criteria, and how addiction affects individuals and society.

Learning is delivered mostly online, with minimal classroom/laboratory time and field experience. The program includes clinical experience through supervised practice in the 12 core functions, and it uses clinical documentation in coursework such as case management and treatment planning. After completing department-approved coursework, students are eligible to apply for certification in Wisconsin to become a Substance Abuse Counselors – In Training (SAC-IT). Background check and clinical requirements are required.

Modules

• Understanding Substance Use
• Introduction Interviewing and Counseling Skills
• Human Biology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Written Communication
• Foundations of Case Management
• Group Facilitation
• Psychopharmacology
• Family Systems
• Boundaries and Ethics for the Helping Profession
• Abnormal Psychology
• Intro to Substance Use Disorder Profession

The minimum requirements for admission in Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Nicolet Area Technical College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Nicolet Area Technical College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nicolet Area Technical College as pre-requiste for admission in Substance Use Disorder Counselor.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

After completion of department approved coursework, students are eligible to apply for certification in Wisconsin to become a Substance Abuse Counselors – In Training (SAC-IT). Students must successfully pass a background check and complete clinical requirements.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.nicoletcollege.edu/programs-degrees/human-services/substance-use-disorder-counselor

• Entry-level work in clinics, hospitals, community residential facilities, and various community and social services agencies
• Substance Abuse Counselors – In Training (SAC-IT) (certification application eligibility after department-approved coursework)

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.