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Master of Addictions Studies

Governors State University

University Park, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 32-credit-hour master's accredited by IAODAPCA, Offered fully on campus, Hybrid or fully online.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Interpret health or clinical evidence related to Addictions Studies. Apply ethical reasoning
Effective communication
And safe professional decision-making appropriate to the qualification.

Career outcomes

Certified addictions counsellor
Substance abuse counsellor
Prevention specialist
Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional

Curriculum

32-credit-hour programme accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association
Covering treatment planning through management and ending in an internship
An optional criminal justice internship meets the CCJAP credential requirements.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: NACES/AICE evaluation)
Good standing at last institution
Programme-specific requirements and materials per catalog
English test (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in each section
Or PTE 53 per section)
Financial statement for F-1/J-1.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the enrolment term (international: four or more years after grade 12 or equivalent, NACES/AICE evaluation), Programme-specific requirements, Two recommendation letters for many programmes, GRE only if the programme requires it (SAT/ACT/GMAT ).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
PTE Academic 53 in each section

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Financial Support Evidence.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines for your programme. Apply online and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Send official transcripts
With a NACES evaluation for non-US study
Plus programme-specific materials
English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the admission decision letter. After admission
The Office of International Services issues the I-20 or DS-2019
Then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,672 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	University Park
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Services
Department	Department of Addictions Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	32
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.