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Diploma of Addiction Counseling

Mt. San Antonio College

  • Walnut, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Mt. San Antonio College campus

About the program

21-credit certificate in alcohol and other drug abuse counselling.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • 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

  • Age 18 by first day of classes
  • Or high school completion (transcript or diploma
  • English or certified translation) if under 18
  • Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent
  • Proof of funds
  • TB test
  • Open admission (no minimum GPA published)
  • Some health programmes (e.g. Nursing
  • Radiologic technology
  • Respiratory therapy) have a separate selection process described in the catalogue. Entry grade detail: No minimum published (open admission community college).

Accepted academic background

Age 18 by first day of classes, Or high school completion (transcript or diploma, English or certified translation) if under 18, Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent, Proof of funds 26, 926 USD, TB test.

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT 3.5
  • PTE Academic 41
  • Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and the next deadline on the international admissions page. Apply through the OpenCCC application
  2. Then complete the F-1 International Student Application in the student portal and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload the passport
  3. High school or college transcripts
  4. A bank letter or statement as proof of funds dated within six months
  5. English proficiency proof unless exempt. Take the TB test when accepted. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the required international student orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,618 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolTechnology and Health Division
DepartmentMental Health Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value39
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Applications closed

    5 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.