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- School Code: 128700
- Phone: (740) 283-3771
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96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,401Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree
The substance abuse and addiction counseling program at Southern State 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 Ohio colleges that offer substance abuse and addiction counseling degrees.
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Southern State Community College (Franciscan)
1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH
Enhance your real career skills with technical and transfer programs at Southern State Community College. The community college, which is commonly known as SSCC, is situated in a pristine area in Hillsboro. The college is nestled near the Highland County Sheriff’s office and the Highland County Office of Reentry. It was established the Southern State General and Technical College in 1975. In 1977, the institution was renamed to Southern State Community College.
The college has four campuses within Ohio. The campuses include Washington Court House, Central, South and North Campus. It offers students convenience in terms of saving money and easy accessibility. Besides offering students career guidance on the available courses, the college also offers the students a wide range of courses to choose from. The admission process is very flexible and caters to students fresh from high school, returning students, veterans and transfer students.
Whether you want an associate, certificate or partnership degree, SSCC offers them all. The college provides a number of flexible class schedules and features both on-campus and online learning. The university collaborates with the following universities for partnership degree programs.
- Franklin University
- Lindsey Wilson College
- Marion Technical College
- Miami University
- Ohio Christian University
- Otterbein University
It also has a Transfer Agreements with;
- Bowling Green State University
- Capital University
- Chamberlain College of Nursing etc.
SSCC has several active students’ societies that make your experience great. These include activities in the fields of athletics, music, theatre, fine arts and respiratory care club.
Students Enrolled in the Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franciscan offers an associate's degree program in substance abuse and addiction counseling.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling program at Southern State Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
Salary & Wages
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.73
- Average Annual Salary: $30640
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Franciscan accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Southern State Community College may provide student services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southern State Community College is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer