Human Services Substance Abuse Counseling AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Program Description
The Substance Abuse degree program prepares individuals to counsel drug users, addicts, family members, and associates in a wide variety of settings, using various preventive strategies and treatment regimes. Includes instruction in outreach patient education, therapeutic intervention methods,diagnostic procedures ,addiction symptomology, record keeping, liaison with community health, social services, law enforcement, and legal services and applicable regulations. This program leads to employment in social service, education and health care fields. This program is accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc (IAODAPCA).
Established in 1991
CIP: 51-1501 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor Certification Association (IAODAPCA)
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 847.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,184.00 |
| Books | $2,130.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,314.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Human Services Substance Abuse Counseling AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Program Description
The Substance Abuse degree program prepares individuals to counsel drug users, addicts, family members, and associates in a wide variety of settings, using various preventive strategies and treatment regimes. Includes instruction in outreach patient education, therapeutic intervention methods,diagnostic procedures ,addiction symptomology, record keeping, liaison with community health, social services, law enforcement, and legal services and applicable regulations. This program leads to employment in social service, education and health care fields. This program is accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc (IAODAPCA).
Established in 1991
CIP: 51-1501 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor Certification Association (IAODAPCA)
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 847.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,184.00 |
| Books | $2,130.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,314.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes