What do addiction counselors do?
As an addiction counselor, you will work to prevent and treat addiction disorders. Working one-on-one and in group sessions, you will help clients to:
Is addiction studies right for you?
As a licensed addiction counselor, you will assess and treat substance use disorders and help clients and families improve their health, wellbeing, and prevent future generations from experiencing similar problems.
The addiction counseling profession is an exciting and challenging career. Excellent addiction counselors are good at working with people, problems solving, and being innovative.
Learn with us
Addiction studies majors take general studies core courses, mental health and addiction courses, psychology courses, and courses from other disciplines to provide a broader understanding of addiction and treatment. You will study the physiological effects of drug use, the dynamics of addiction, treatment methods, and receive practical experience in addiction counseling.
Career outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors earn a median pay of $49,710 per year.
Offered: On campus
Training required for licensing
A six-month supervised clinical experience is a requirement for licensing as an addiction counselor in North Dakota, but is not required for the degree. Faculty will assist you through the process of applying for the consortia which provide the clinical experience. Graduates who complete their academic requirements are eligible to take the national licensure exam required by the state.
Accreditation
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Minot State University addiction studies program is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission.
Licensure
All Minot State programs fulfill the requirements for licensure in the state of North Dakota. If you are seeking a professional license in a state other than North Dakota, learn more about program disclosures and licensure requirements at MinotStateU.edu/licensure.
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