Substance Use Disorder Counseling is an Associate Degree program offered by Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI. Tuition is $10,600 total.
Program Overview
Looking for an opportunity in the helping profession? Help people break free from the grip of substance abuse. In this rewarding career, you’ll work with a team of health and social services professionals to provide Substance Use Disorder Counseling services. Through classroom, laboratory and internship experience, you’ll develop skills in assessment, counseling, diagnosis, treatment planning, group facilitation, documentation and crisis management. You’ll also learn about the importance of clients' rights, professional ethics and the complexity of substance use disorders in this rewarding and valuable profession. This degree prepares you for a variety of opportunities in facilities that help individuals with substance use disorders such as clinics, hospitals and community residential facilities, as well as correctional facilities, and various community and social service agencies.
- The Substance Use Disorder Counseling program meets the educational requirements for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Licensure in other states varies on a state by state basis. Please contact the individual state licensure departments to find out more about their educational requirements as FVTC is unaware of each individual state's requirements for licensure of Substance Use Disorder Counselors. [Learn more about professional licensure](https://www.fvtc.edu/about-us/facts/student-consumer-information/professional-licensure-and-certification-disclosure) for this program.*
School Information
Campus
Career Opportunities
- AODA Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Treatment Specialist
Admissions Requirements
An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program or the following: High School GPA of 2.75 or higher OR provide completion of associate’s or higher degree OR; 165 or higher on your 2014 series GED tests OR; ACT OR Accuplacer to waive to the general education level; The cost of the Accuplacer assessment is $15; Catalog #: 94100100; Learn more at
www.fvtc.edu/Assessment
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Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Curriculum
| Component | Credits |
|---|---|
| Technical Studies | 44 |
| General Studies | 16 |
Program total: 60 credits.
Estimated Cost
Fox Valley Technical College publishes an estimated cost for this program: $10,600 based on current tuition and fees, plus $475 additional materials and supplies and $175 textbooks.
The college's 2026-2027 rate for Wisconsin residents is $157.45 per credit for both Associate Degree and Technical Diploma programs, with a $14.20 per credit student activity fee, a $6.00 standard material fee per lecture course, and $4.50 per semester for student accident insurance. Out-of-state tuition is $236.18 per credit and does not apply to online classes. The application fee is $30.00, non-refundable.
Accreditation
Fox Valley Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System.
This program is accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Service (DSPS).