Online Master in Counseling (MAC)

Addiction Counseling Specialization

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SPRING 2023 enrollment is open!
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Online Master in Counseling (MAC): Addiction Counseling Specialization

100% ONLINE • GET YOUR SCHOLARSHIP TODAY

100% ONLINE
GET YOUR SCHOLARSHIP TODAY

FALL 2022 enrollment is open!
REQUEST INFORMATION

Help Others to better their lives!

Help others by treating individuals, families, and communities struggling with addiction by earning a Master of Arts in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Specialization degree.

The Touro University Worldwide (TUW) online Master of Arts in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Specialization explores substance abuse and related disorders from a clinical counseling perspective that involves several factors associated with addiction.

The program is 60-credit hour program and can be completed in two years as a full-time student. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on practice in treating individuals with addiction, substance abuse, and dependency disorders to prepare students with the tools needed to succeed in addiction counseling. Moreover, students gain clinical counseling skills that focuses on promoting clients’ mental health wellness to sustain recovery.

The Advantages of TUW Online Degree Programs

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Projected growth in the field for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by 2030. Much faster than the average for all occupations.

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Increase in the field for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by 2030

Addiction Counseling Specialization

  • 14 Courses (42 credits)
  • 2 Clinical Practicum Courses (6 credits)
  • 4 Clinical Internship Courses (12 credits)
  • 60 total credit hours
  • 100 practicum hours over two sessions in the Clinical Practicum Courses
  • 600 total clinical internship hours over four sessions in the Clinical Internship Courses
  • Total of 700 hours with real-world experience, with a minimum of 280 hours with direct supervision (CACREP and BBS aligned).

TUW MAC: Quick Facts

  • 60 credits
  • Six start dates per year
  • 100% online, eight-week courses
  • Transfer in up to nine credits
  • Cost per credit = $500, $400 after scholarship!
  • No entrance exam/GMAT or GRE
  • TUW is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
  • Experience Mental health faculty, specialized in Addiction Counseling

The TUW School of Psychology

Touro University Worldwide provides online degree programs at the bachelor, master and, doctorate levels. The school became a pioneer in online learning among universities and remains on the cutting edge of using innovative technology to continually improve the online education experience. This includes a supportive learning environment for online students.

The Master of Arts in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Specialization from TUW is designed to prepare students to meet the educational requirements for licensure in most states. In some cases, there may be additional courses or practicum requirements that may be needed either before or after graduation. Students should note that it is their responsibility to understand the educational requirements in the state where they intend to apply for licensure and practice, and determine if TUW’s Master of Arts in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Specialization meets the state’s educational requirements for licensure. However, the practicum coordinator of the program will assist as applicable.

Note: Students are required to check the requirements for the specific state in which licensure is sought, as each state may be different.

What Students Have to Say

“Highly recommend. Touro got me back on track with my education and I will be finishing my graduate degree soon. I work full-time and attend graduate school full-time and I am enjoying every minute of it.”

– Graduate Student

Why Touro University Worldwide?

Touro University Worldwide is a nonprofit university with online degrees in business, psychology, and health and human services. The university serves a diverse population of 19,000 students in 30 schools located in four countries.

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