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Diploma of Addiction Counseling

Northeastern Illinois University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Northeastern Illinois University campus

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

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
  2. Spring November 1
  3. Summer April Apply online at confirm the applicable certificate application fee. Submit official transcripts
  4. Statement of goals
  5. Two recommendation letters with the signed form
  6. Passport copy
  7. Signed Graduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters. Prove English with a test score report
  8. SAELL Level 4 or a waiver.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,652 USD
Application fee$30 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolDaniel L. Goodwin College of Education
DepartmentCounselor Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value21
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.