Overview

Upon completing the Behavioral Health Studies program at Rhode Island College, you will be prepared for entry-level positions in the field of chemical dependency, counselor in training and for work on advanced degrees, such as the M.A. degree in counseling – chemical dependency counseling and the M.S.W. degree in social work as well as professional certification at the advanced chemical dependency level.

Upon completion of this program, students will have acquired:

Competencies, knowledge, skills and proficiencies within the addictions field.

Preparation for licensure and the commencement of a career in the field of addictions.

Preparation for graduate studies.

An internal sense of professionalism.

Refined interpersonal and self-reflective skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Social Psychology

Drugs and Chemical Dependency

Research Methods

Human Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Regular Decision: March 15, with rolling consideration thereafter

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have a minimum grade of B- in PSYC 217, PSYC 351, and PSYC 452; and a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in all courses taken in the program prior to admission.

Necessary documents

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Out-of-State

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5230 USD / year

≈ 5230 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors $7,845

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Upon completion of this program, students will have acquired:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Providence

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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