Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree

The substance abuse and addiction counseling program at City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College prepares students for careers as counselors in drug detoxification centers, half-way houses, correctional institutions, and more. The program focuses on preventing substance abuse, counseling individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and performing intervention and therapeutic services. Program courses include: psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, professional standards and ethics, and applicable laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer substance abuse and addiction counseling degrees.

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City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College

5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL

Kennedy-King College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago embodies the commitment to academic excellence and civic responsibility espoused by its namesakes, slain civil and human rights activists Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The newly constructed state-of-the-art main campus located at 6301 South Halsted Street and its affiliated satellite campuses serve more than 14,000 students annually.

Average Class Size: 25 students per class

Student Profile:  The majority of full-time students are recent high school graduates; however, many adults also attend classes. The average student age is 28 years old.

Location:  Kennedy-King College is an urban campus located at the “gateway” to Chicago’s burgeoning Southside Englewood community.  The campus is accessible via public transportation:

• CTA Bus lines:  Halsted Street (north/south) and 63rd street (east/west) buses
• L-Trains:  The CTA Green Line train to Ashland stops in the heart of the campus at Halsted Street and the Red Line is two bus stops east of the campus.

Kennedy-King College offers:

• Associate Degree Transfer:

Take the first two years of a degree program and transfer to a senior college or university to pursue a Baccalaureate Degree. Students can earn an Associate of Arts (with areas of concentration in communications, social sciences, humanities and pre professional fields), Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts Music, or Associate in General Studies Degree.

• Career Certificate Programs

Specialized courses are available for students who intend to enter immediate employment or upgrade their professional and technical skills. Courses are offered in business, computer technology, culinary arts, broadcasting, theater, air conditioning and refrigeration, automotive technology, electronics, graphic communications, dental hygiene, child development, and mental health. Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree or a Certificate of Completion.

• Adult Education: Literacy, GED test preparation, and ESL (English as a second language)
• Continuing Education: The programs are designed to provide students with lifelong learning opportunities

Students Enrolled in the Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Description

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 22.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $35670
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $35480
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $38290

Mental Health Counselors

Description

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mental health counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $48120
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $41630
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $46910

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).