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Addiction Studies
Edmonds College

Addiction Studies

Edmonds College ETPL

The Addiction Studies program is based on a holistic behavioral-health care approach, and is accredited through the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission. The program provides students with instruction from industry leading instructors and teaches the necessary skills for working in the recovery field. Graduates of the Edmonds College Addiction Studies program are highly sought by employers from a variety of disciplines. Students completing the program satisfy the educational requirements for earning a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification with the Washington State Department of Health. The ATA is designed for students who need to complete their associate’s degree, their SUDP coursework, and who intend to enter the workforce immediately.

Visit the program website Timothy Burdick Faculty (425) 640-1633 timothy.burdick@edmonds.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$9,870.00

Total required fees

$1,509.30

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lynnwood, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

ATA

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Completion rate

44%

Employment rate

75%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25

Typical (median) annual earnings

$46,000

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Healthcare and Social Services

67%

Other Industries

13%

Retail Trade

8%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

6%

Administrative Support

6%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
72
Completion rate
44%
Average number of students who completed each year
24
Gender
Male
32%
Female
68%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
69%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
17%
30 to 39
31%
40 to 49
24%
50 and over
27%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
11%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
28%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
24%