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Associate of Addiction Studies

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Science in Addiction Studies at Napa Valley College, A two-year community college in Napa, California.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Addiction Studies AS. Apply knowledge involving two-year associate degree of about 60 units (programme units plus general education). Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Substance abuse counselor
Health educator
Treatment coordinator
Correctional treatment specialist
Mental health counselor
Certified addictions treatment counselor

Curriculum

Two-year associate degree of about 60 units (programme units plus general education). Coursework on the physical
Psychological and social effects of drugs and addictive behaviours
Plus a two-semester internship at a community agency during which students register as drug and alcohol counselors.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduate or at least 18 years old (minimum age 16 with graduation)
Evidence of English proficiency
Passport copy
Financial documents for the I-20
No SAT/ACT
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (or 18+ / 16+ with high school graduation); evidence of English proficiency; financial documents for the I-20; transfer students provide I-20, F-1 visa and I-94

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 45
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,728 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Pleasant Hill
Faculty or school	Social Sciences
Department	Department of Public Health
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.