Beal University offers three separate online addiction counseling programs: Addiction Counseling (Diploma), Addiction Counseling (AAS), which is an academic associate degree, and Addiction Counseling (BS). Coursework for each is delivered online in 8-week terms.
Dip / AAS / BS
Credentials
14, 20, or 42 mo
Normal length by credential
Online
Coursework
ACCSC
Institutional accreditation
Credentials (separate programs)
Normal length (diploma, AAS, BS)
Format
Institutional accreditation
Start dates
Transfer credit (subject to evaluation)
Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Eligibility varies by student and program.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Coursework covers theories of addiction, substance assessment, counseling techniques, motivational interviewing, co-occurring disorders, group process, and the family and community dimensions of addiction.
CORE COURSES
CAREER INFORMATION
Potential occupations related to this field may include the roles listed below. Employment is not guaranteed, and employers may require additional education, experience, certification, licensure, or background screening.
Addiction Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor can be regulated titles. Eligibility to work under those titles depends on the state and on the credential earned.
Can be a regulated title; eligibility depends on the state and the credential.
Can be a regulated title; eligibility depends on the state and the credential.
Addiction Counseling (Diploma): 14 months in normal time.
Addiction Counseling (AAS): an academic associate degree, 20 months in normal time.
Addiction Counseling (BS): 42 months in normal time.
Each credential is a separate program. State counselor credential and licensure eligibility can differ by degree level and coursework.
Some programs are designed to prepare graduates for occupations that require professional licensure or certification. Requirements vary by state and may change. Review Beal University’s state-specific professional licensure disclosures before enrolling. The applicable licensing or certification authority makes the final eligibility determination.
Program length reflects completion in normal time. Individual completion time varies based on course load, transfer credit, satisfactory academic progress, course availability, and other program requirements. Programs not offered in California.
WHY STUDY ONLINE WITH BEAL
Eight-week online terms and 6 start dates a year may provide scheduling flexibility.
Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Coursework for the diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs is delivered online.
Small cohorts, one-on-one attention, and career services for current students and graduates.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Some programs are designed to prepare graduates for occupations that require professional licensure or certification. Requirements vary by state and may change. Review Beal University’s state-specific professional licensure disclosures before enrolling. The applicable licensing or certification authority makes the final eligibility determination. Eligibility can differ by state and by credential (diploma, AAS, or BS).
In normal time, the diploma is 14 months, the AAS is 20 months, and the BS is 42 months, using 8-week terms with 6 start dates a year. Program length reflects completion in normal time. Individual completion time varies based on course load, transfer credit, satisfactory academic progress, course availability, and other program requirements. Programs not offered in California.
Coursework for the diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs is delivered online in 8-week terms.
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READY WHEN YOU ARE
Talk with admissions about which credential fits your goals and how transfer credit is evaluated.
