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Diploma of Addiction Counseling
Northeastern Illinois University
- Chicago, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
21-credit certificate in alcohol and other drug abuse counselling.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Addiction Counseling and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Substance abuse counselling (prevention
- Intervention and treatment)
Curriculum
- 21-credit certificate teaching the theories
- Techniques and core functions of substance abuse counselling
- With a focus on evidence-based research and best-practice standards in prevention
- Intervention and treatment of alcohol and other drug disorders. Course list not read because the programme page was blocked.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Graduate admission standard of a bachelor's degree with a 2.75 GPA
- Statement of goals
- Two recommendation letters and English proof
- Certificate-specific checks are not separately published (https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/international/graduate-application-checklist).
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent, Statement of goals and two recommendation letters.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge B2 First 180
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
- Spring November 1
- Summer April Apply online at confirm the applicable certificate application fee. Submit official transcripts
- Statement of goals
- Two recommendation letters with the signed form
- Passport copy
- Signed Graduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters. Prove English with a test score report
- SAELL Level 4 or a waiver.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,652 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education |
| Department | Counselor Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 21 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $20,652 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 120, Cambridge B2 First 180.

