Overview

You will experience a cutting-edge curriculum that addresses the biological, social, and psychological factors of addiction.

Key Features

What makes the Addictions Counselling program at the University of Minnesota stand out:

A faculty of experienced educators, clinicians, and public policy advocates with diverse identities

A case-based learning approach to enhance understanding of counseling theories and techniques

A curriculum that integrates co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders

Course content that addresses the counseling needs of an evolving society

A welcoming, inclusive culture created by instructors, staff, and a supportive community of learners

Careers

The job outlook for addictions counselors and therapists is excellent.

22.9%Employment growth in Minnesota for substance use and mental health counselors, 2020-30*

This demand is expected to be strong for a variety of reasons.

As society becomes more knowledgeable about addiction, more people may choose to seek treatment.

People arrested on drug-related charges are increasingly being sent to treatment programs rather than jail.

Many counselors are reaching retirement age.

More employers are offering employee assistance programs (EAP) that provide alcohol and drug abuse services.

With an ADDC degree, you could earn a job as a:

Behavioral Counselor

Social Service Assistant

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Clinical Supervisor

Program Manager

Youth Services Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counselling: Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

Counselling Ethics and Professional Counselor Identity

Applied Psychopharmacology

Social and Cultural Diversity in Counselling

Counselling Skills: Group Counselling

Counselling Skills: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Practicum

Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution, or its international equivalent.

an undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Two letters of recommendation are required.

Unofficial transcripts or academic records for each institution (even if you didn’t receive a degree) should be uploaded directly to the online application.

Submit a current resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Make sure it is up-to-date and free of errors. In addition to work history, include relevant research experience or publications, volunteer activities, training, etc.

A nonrefundable application fee must be paid on submission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13260 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13260 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13260 USD / year

≈ 13260 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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