Human Services Substance Abuse Counseling AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The Substance Abuse Counseling Program (Associates) is designed for those entering higher education for the first time as well as those who already have an advanced degree but are seeking the State of Illinois Certification as an addiction recovery counselor helping people as counselors or in substance abuse treatment centers. All courses are taught by experienced instructors in the human services field. The Human Services Substance Abuse Counselor Program is accredited by the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Counselor Certification Board (IAODAPCA), the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), and the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE).
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 ( 880.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,387.00 |
| Books | $1,227.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,614.00 |
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: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The Substance Abuse Counseling Program (Associates) is designed for those entering higher education for the first time as well as those who already have an advanced degree but are seeking the State of Illinois Certification as an addiction recovery counselor helping people as counselors or in substance abuse treatment centers. All courses are taught by experienced instructors in the human services field. The Human Services Substance Abuse Counselor Program is accredited by the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Counselor Certification Board (IAODAPCA), the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), and the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE).
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 ( 880.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,387.00 |
| Books | $1,227.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,614.00 |
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