Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree

The substance abuse and addiction counseling program at Corning Community 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 New York colleges that offer substance abuse and addiction counseling degrees.

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Corning Community College

1300 York Ave, C-114, New York, NY

About
Corning Community College, located in Corning, New York, was founded in 1956 by the Corning-Painted Post School District. The school was initially operating out of several older building in the city of Corning, but has grown from those humble beginning to occupy a 550 acre campus in Spencer Hill, which includes an observatory and planetarium.

CCC is one of sixty four campuses that comprise the State University of New York System, which is one of the largest educational systems in the United States. The school also operated a number of off-campus locations in the counties of Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler to ensure greater access to education and services.

Academics
Corning Community College offers a large number of programs that offer the choice of study and path that best suits one's academic or economic needs. Career training and technical programs provide students with an education in a specific field that provides skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional.

Degree programs typically include a mix of classroom and practical education, with the practical providing supervised training in techniques and methods required for employment in a specific field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

A transfer to SUNY four year  institutions is facilitated through agreements in place between schools that ease the requirements necessary for admission, guaranteeing admission if certain academic prerequisites are met. Transfer to out of state or private schools may be more difficult due to stringent requirements of individual schools, and as a result students should meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum when planning for transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Environmental Science
• Accounting
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Corning Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment that allows entry for any individuals that meets the minimum requirements for admission, submits an application and pays all accrued fees.

Students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. The school also encourages participation in new student orientation and recommends meeting with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students requiring financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school's financial aid department to determine the extent of a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her financial aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Corning Community College offers an associate's degree program in substance abuse and addiction counseling.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 830
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $53630
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 830
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $49550

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 700
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $41260
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $51860

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