Overview

The The Master of Arts in Counseling - Addiction Counseling at Boise State University program meets the State Board of Occupational Licenses’ criteria for licensure as a professional counselor. The school and addiction cognates are both accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Key Features

The Addiction Counseling Cognate prepares professionals to work with individuals and families affected by substance abuse and other addictive behaviors in education, prevention and intervention settings. This cognate area focuses on assessment, treatment, and relapse prevention as well as models of prevention and intervention for addiction. Graduates of the Addiction Counseling cognate may choose to work in private practice or in a variety of community agencies offering counseling services for substance abuse.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Development

Culturally Aware Counseling

Group Counseling

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boise, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

A personal statement that includes your professional experiences as they support your desire to be a counselor in a school or addiction setting. Give the reasons for your interest in this program including your vision of the role of a counselor in a school or addiction setting. Outline your career goals.

Submit Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Submit Additional Materials

(if admitted) Complete the Adjudication and Informed Consent form. See https://www.boisestate.edu/education-counselored/master-of-arts-in-counseling/handbook-and-forms/ for more details.

Interview -- Final candidates are invited for an interview.

Submit Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30300 USD / year

≈ 30300 USD / year
Out-of-State

30300 USD / year

≈ 30300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11186 USD / year

≈ 11186 USD / year

Living costs

Boise

United States

810 - 1310 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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