Overview

Through a curriculum fully accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), you’ll receive the skills and background you need to meet the changing needs of clients and their communities. The program is also accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), which is the only accrediting body that represents addiction-focused educators and practitioners.

Career

In the Addictions Studies program from Governors State University you will prepare to enter the field as you translate research into practice. Expert faculty members integrate that knowledge into a thorough investigation of treatment programs, from planning to management. Complete your program with an internship that provides a hands-on opportunity to apply what you’ve learned, and enter the field with the education requirements to practice as a certified addictions counselor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning, Managing, and Evaluating Substance Abuse Programs

Substance Abuse Prevention

Etiology and Epidemiology of Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Counseling

Group Techniques

Theoretical Models for Counseling and Addiction Related Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

have earned (or will have earned by the term they wish to enroll) a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and

have been in good standing at the last institution attended, and

have satisfied collegial and/or major criteria, if applicable, for graduate study in a specific major.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26432 USD / year

≈ 26432 USD / year
Out-of-State

13216 USD / year

≈ 13216 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13216 USD / year

≈ 13216 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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