Overview

Combining traditional theoretical and experiential learning, the Addiction Counselor programme from Kansas City Kansas Community College offers students the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. KCKCC works to provide an open and flexible learning environment. Scheduling and advising are tailored to the students, be they working professionals, traditional students, or nontraditional students.

Key Facts

Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements, students gain knowledge, skills and develop the attitudes needed to pursue work in the behavioral health fields, specifically, the substance use disorder treatment profession. Coursework is geared to nationally standardized best practices in the SUD field. Coursework prepares students to continue to their bachelor’s degree as well as develop the knowledge needed for successful completion of the national exams established as standards for credentialing/licensure at state and national levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Individual Counseling and Assessment

Family Therapy

Ethics: Addiction Counseling

Pharmacology: Addiction Counseling

Group Dynamics and Addictions

Counseling and Services Coordination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

65 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 96 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in United States

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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

No requirements for admission to the programme.

Contact programme coordinator for programme-specific advising.

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

7637 USD / year

≈ 7637 USD / year
Out-of-State

7605 USD / year

≈ 7605 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3932 USD / year

≈ 3932 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

900 - 1400 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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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kansas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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