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Master of Addiction Counseling

Johnson & Wales University

  • Providence, United States
  • 1.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Johnson & Wales University campus

About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 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

  • Bachelor degree with official or certified transcripts and degree certificate
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • English test results; Programme-specific requirements are in the campus catalog.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (official or certified transcripts and diploma/degree certificate), Two letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose, Resume/CV

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Identification document
  • Application form
  • Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements in the JWU catalog (). International graduate study is at the Providence campus only. Apply online through the applicant portal at enroll.jwu.edu. Upload official transcripts and degree certificate
  2. Two letters of recommendation
  3. A statement of purpose
  4. A resume or CV
  5. English test results under two years old. After admission pay the 500 USD reservation fee. Submit a certified bank statement or sponsor letter covering one academic year
  6. Then receive the Form I-Apply for the F-1 visa at a US embassy or consulate with the I-20 and evidence of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,318 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusProvidence
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts & Sciences
DepartmentAddiction Counseling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    3 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.