Substance Use Disorder Professional

Whatcom Community College ETPL
This AAS degree prepares students to counsel individuals and families with substance use disorders as a substance use disorder professional (formerly chemical dependency professional) in Washington. Courses are designed to meet the topics specific to alcohol and drug addicted individuals required by the Washington Administrative Code (246-811-030). General and Behavioral Health specialty options available.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,510.00

Total required fees

$314.80

Books and supplies

$210.00

Locations

Whatcom Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

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

66%

Employment rate

77%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.44

Typical (median) annual earnings

$49,543.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Healthcare and Social Services

71%

Other Industries

13%

Education

9%

Accommodation and Food Services

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
76
Completion rate
66%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
30%
Female
70%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
22%
30 to 39
34%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
30%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
26%
Some college experience, but no degree
24%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
30%