A Bachelor in Substance Abuse Counseling will allow you to work in addiction recovery services field. The Bachelor of Arts in Substance Abuse Counseling equips you to meet the state standards for CCDC II licensure and to confidently complete the qualifying exam. This program prepares you to integrate Christian principles into your personal and professional life, understand and be able to apply counseling principles in the area of substance abuse and become familiar with various strategies for prevention and communicate those individually or to groups. This substance abuse counseling degree also encompasses drug and alcohol counseling degrees.
Ohio Christian University understands and supports your commitments to your family and career. Our Onsite Bachelor program in Substance Abuse Counseling has been designed specifically for working adults. You take one class at a time by meeting once a week and the textbooks are mailed directly to your house. Achieve your potential and fulfill your dreams! What you know now has gotten you this far. Learn more and go further by attending OCU. If you are ready to begin your substance abuse, alcohol or drug counseling degree, contact us today.
Program Objectives
Students who complete the Substance Abuse Counseling concentration should be able to:
Integrate Christian principles in critical thinking and decision making.
Identify the needs of persons using assessment techniques, diagnostic criteria, and treatment planning.
Utilize appropriate counseling techniques with individuals, families, and groups. Provide chemical dependency specific education to clients, families, groups and the community.
Design and provide aftercare.
Degree Type:
Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours Required:
54 semester credit hours
Admission Requirements:
Students must have a US High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 50 semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students with fewer than 50 semester hours may apply to an Associate of Arts program to complete this requirement.
This program is offered at the onsite locations listed below.
