Huntington Junior College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$10,050
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Huntington, WV
Location
About This Program
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at Huntington Junior College
Types of Substance Abuse Counselors
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Counselor
Behavioral Health Counselor
Intake Counselor
Case Manager (Substance Use)
Group Counselor
Recovery Coach
Clinical Supervisor (with experience/licensure)
What You'll Learn:
- Individual and group counseling skills
- Psychology of addiction
- Sociology
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse identification methodologies
- Substance abuse treatment modalities
- Substance abuse prevention and treatment resources
- Pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances
- Treatment evaluation
- Patient observation and education
- Group dynamics
- Professional standards and ethics
- Applicable law and regulations
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$10,050/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$10,050/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
100%
Receive Any Aid
75%
Receive Federal Aid
90%
Pell Grant Recipients
$8,394
Avg Loan Amount
86%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$26,687
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
70%
Employment Rate
14
Earnings Cohort Size
$22,213
Median Debt
$235/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1501 (Substance Abuse Counselor)
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