Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree

The substance abuse and addiction counseling program at Portland 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 Oregon colleges that offer substance abuse and addiction counseling degrees.

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Portland Community College

Also known as Summit Salon Academy-PDX

8820 SW Center, Tigard, OR

Portland Community College (PCC), located in the Northwest Oregon area, is the largest higher education institution in the state of Oregon. PCC offers many different types of study programs, including traditional credit courses earned towards a two-year associate's degree or as part of a college-transfer program.  PCC also allows students to pursue dual enrollment programs, wherein they combine their PCC credits with those from other institutions.  Continuing education and adult basic skills programs are offered, as well as professional training and licensing for career advancement, among others.

History

Portland Community College was founded in 1961.   In 1968, a new college district was formed, the Metropolitan Area Education District, to include the school districts of Portland and five other counties.  The district's name was later changed to the Portland Community College District.   In the 1990s, PCC's Cascade and Rock Creek campuses were completed, along with the establishment of several of its centers.

Academics

Portland Community College's academic calendar follows a four-quarter format, with fall, winter, spring and summer terms.  Each term is roughly three months long.

There are 80 programs of study available at Portland Community College from many different departments.  Students can pursue programs for general studies, pre-college transfer, two-year associate's degrees, professional training certificates, improving English skills or earning a high school diploma.

Colleges and Schools

PCC doesn't have separate colleges and schools, but its many departments offer the following study areas:

• Agriculture, Forestry, Marine
• Architecture
• Business
• Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics
• Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Administration
• Engineering
• Fine Arts, Arts
• Foreign Languages
• Health, Physical Education and Recreation
• Health Professions
• Home Economics, Family Studies
• Journalism
• Liberal Arts, Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences

Student Life

There are many student resources offered at Portland Community College's three comprehensive campuses, including online-distance learning options, academic advising, counseling, career advising, child care, student leadership opportunities, and more.

Athletics

The athletics program at Portland Community College is all about basketball.  Its Panther Basketball Program, which includes men and women's intercollegiate basketball teams, has the ambitious goal of winning an NWAACC conference championship.  Once it achieves this goal, PCC plans to transfer all its basketball players who are also graduating with an associate's degree to four-year universities as top student-athletes.  PCC wants its Panther student-athletes to continue their athletic and academic careers at the university level and beyond.

Satellite Campuses

Portland Community College has three campuses in and around the Portland area: Cascade Campus, Rock Creek Campus, and Sylvania Campus.  As part of its "Extended Learning Campus," PCC also has seven smaller centers that provide job training, specialized programs, and some college transfer courses.  These seven centers are:

• CLIMB / Central Portland (CPWTC)
• Hillsboro Center
• Newberg Center
• Portland Metropolitan (PMWTC)
• Southeast Center
• Willow Creek Center
• Downtown Center
• Columbia County

Community Life

The city of Portland, known as "the City of Roses," is 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean and situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers. Portland's historic old town is adjacent, offering many galleries and museums, theatres, shopping, Waterfront Park and many more attractions to enjoy.  Not far from Portland are many outdoor attractions such as Hood River, Multnomah Falls, and Mount Hood.  There are more than 200 parks in the Portland area, and the excellent public transportation system makes most destinations accessible.

Students Enrolled in the Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Summit Salon Academy-PDX has offered the following programs 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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $49190

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $53660

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