Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree

The substance abuse and addiction counseling program at Middlesex 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 Connecticut colleges that offer substance abuse and addiction counseling degrees.

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Middlesex Community College (MxCC)

750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT

About
Middlesex Community College, located in Middletown, Connecticut, was founded in 1966 as a branch campus of Manchester Community College. The school became an independent member of the Connecticut Community College System two years after being established. In 1973 the school moved to its permanent home. Middlesex Community College is in the center of Connecticut and easily accessible through highways that cross the state. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students, updating its curriculums as needed to ensure the programs offered remained relevant.

Academics
Middlesex Community College offers over 50 programs of study that allow for career or transfer opportunities. Career training programs prepare students for a career in a given field, offering the skills and training necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. Career programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Environmental Science
• Communications Networking
• Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions will be enrolled after completing the application for admission and submitting it to the school. Students should submit transcripts and test scores along with the application. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to the registration. Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal PIN as well as submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Middlesex Community College offers a less than one year certificate 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

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

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