Substance Abuse Counselor
Degree Type
27-credit Technical Certificate
Program Code
40-550-CB
Time to Degree
Less than 1 year
Start Date
August
How You'll Learn
Hybrid
8-Week Courses
Advance your career in substance use disorder counseling with this certificate designed for individuals building on prior education or completing the Substance Abuse Counselor–In Training (SAC-IT) and Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) educational requirements together.
You’ll build skills in ethics, group facilitation, mental health, psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, case management, and clinical documentation. Courses are embedded within the Substance Use Disorder Counseling associate degree, creating a flexible, stackable pathway. The program meets educational requirements for the Substance Abuse Counselor credential established by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
How To Apply
- Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Enrollment Counselor.
Program Details
Contact Us
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
High School Eligibility
This program is open to high school graduates.
Financial Aid
This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.
Potential Careers
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you a good listener and detail oriented? You may be perfect for a career in counseling. Those in this profession should hold high ethical standards and demonstrate maturity, self-awareness and an appreciation of diverse perspectives.
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Case Manager
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Pathway
Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous ollege coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.
What Makes This Program Unique
- This certificate is embedded directly within the associate degree, allowing students to earn credentials along the way while progressing toward a full degree without losing time or credits.
- The program is designed to meet Wisconsin DSPS requirements, ensuring coursework directly supports credential eligibility and career advancement.
- With hybrid formats and 8-week courses, the program is designed to fit the schedules of working adults, career changers and traditional students.
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Credit for Prior Learning
You may have the opportunity to obtain credit for the college-level skills and knowledge you've already acquired through prior coursework, work experience and more.