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Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening and online courses.
Start: Fall, Spring, Summer, Full- or Part-Time.
About the Program
The certificate program is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree. This 27-credit program will prepare you for the written examination required for state licensure.
Students will:
- Make a difference in someone’s life by applying effective counseling techniques in a variety of community service roles
- Work alongside human service professionals to examine the effects of substance-related disorders in our society
- Investigate complex social issues to understand their effects on individuals and communities
Resource Links
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Minnesota Association of Resources and Chemical Health (MARRCH)
National Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
Minnesota Department of Human Services
The Association for Addiction Professionals
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Cost & Financial Aid
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As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.
Financial Aid
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs qualify for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Transfer

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Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. -
Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles

- Addictions Counselor *
* with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree
Salary Data
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor *
Average Wage: $22.46/hour
Top Earners: $28.68/hour
* with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree.
Information gathered pertains to seven-county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu
- Rashida FisherFacultyAddiction Counseling651-747-4092
- Jacob ZimmermanFacultyAddiction Counseling651-779-3457
- Albert BrownFaculty/Program DirectorAddiction Counseling651-779-3457