Associate in Addictions Counseling

If you want to help people overcome their painful addictions, the Associate of Art in Addictions Counseling program at Indiana Wesleyan University should be your first move. With this program, you can move seamlessly into the bachelor’s in addictions counseling program we offer. Through this AA in counseling program, you can learn the foundational skills in assessing, creating treatment plans, and delivering care to patients with unique struggles. Discover how IWU helps students earn their addiction counseling degree in a flexible, faith-based learning environment.

Why Pursue My Associate Degree in Addictions Counseling at IWU?

There are several benefits to starting your addictions counseling education at IWU. This accredited degree program is taught by faculty with years of experience working with patients struggling with addiction. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career. We also provide all students a complete system of supportive services, from tech support to tutoring, to help ensure success in the program. In this campus-based program, you will benefit from faculty and advisors who want to help you succeed beyond graduation and prepare you for a bachelor’s level degree. We also lock in the cost of your education as soon as you begin this associate in addictions counseling program.

What Will I Learn in This A.S. in Addictions Counseling Program?

This addiction counseling degree is designed to help students learn introductory counseling skills while gaining knowledge of addictions, treatment methods, and other critical areas. Students engage coursework that mirrors real-world scenarios, supplemented by faculty who provide 1:1 support throughout the program. Course topics cover addiction theory, developmental psychology, abnormal behavior, professional development, and more.