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.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
36 Credit Hours
$540/ Credit Hour
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
The curriculum for this addiction counseling degree covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
ADC-210,ADC-212,ADC-310,ADC-320,ADC-330,ADC-458
Associate Degree
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
