Overview

Key features

At Metropolitan State University, learn how to respond effectively to substance use disorder problems, whether you are a community college transfer student, someone who wants to complete an undergraduate degree or an allied professional (social worker, psychologist, nurse, school counselor, law enforcement officer).

Benefits of the bachelor’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree include:

Forming professional therapeutic relationships with people struggling with addiction.
Learning how to carry out evidence-based interventions that help people and their families move from life-threatening addiction to life-affirming recovery.
Exploring your many interests related to substance use disorder problems. Gain the skills to qualify for licensure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacology of Addictive Drugs
Prevention of Substance Use Problems
Counseling and Interviewing Skills
Co-Occuring Disorders: Substance Use and Mental Health
Racial and Cultural Considerations for Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National fall priority deadline: March 3

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling major. This includes transfer credits as well as academic work completed at Metro State University.

26 credits in the major must be taken at Metro State University.
Students must complete the major program courses with a letter grade of C- or higher.
Students must pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background study prior to practicum.

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

10354 USD / year

≈ 10354 USD / year
Out-of-State

10354 USD / year

≈ 10354 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10354 USD / year

≈ 10354 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Saint Paul

Funding

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