Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol & Drug Counseling

Overview

Click here to view video!

Request Information

Why Consider an Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling Degree?


Post University's online Master of Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who seek to advance their skills and career options or find employment in this growing field.

Students enrolled in the Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree program can become licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors by completing the required course work and fulfilling all state requirements as outlined here.

Our Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree combines the strengths of a traditional New England University education with the convenience and flexibility of online learning. You will benefit from regular contact with and feedback from professors, as well as the opportunity to learn from and interact with other working professionals. Our highly interactive online classes are offered in eight-week modules, six times a year, making it possible for you to complete your online Master of Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling in less time without sacrificing quality.

THE ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY IS IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO:

  • Want to understand the complex issues regarding alcohol and drug addiction within American society on both a micro and macro level, including multicultural issues and ethical considerations
  • Want to expand on their background of the biological, psychological, and sociological effects that either short and/or long term use of substances has on the individual, family system, community, or society with skills learned in an Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree program
  • Want a comprehensive view of the most current assessment, diagnosis, and treatment modalities in the field of addictions including individual, group, self-help, and/or psychopharmacology methods
  • Want to meet the minimum educational requirements for licensure or certification specified by the state of Connecticut through earning an online Master of Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Benefits of the Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling Degree Program at Post University

  • Post University is an accredited New England university that has been providing quality education to its students since 1890.
  • Post University has a proven track record of delivering Accelerated Degree Programs in a technology-rich, student-focused and highly interactive format.
  • Our Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree can be completed entirely online—at a time and place that's convenient for you.
  • You will be able to study, network and collaborate with other public sector and business professionals while pursuing your online Master of Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
  • Our online Master of Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling program features a curriculum with a strong focus on innovation and creativity. You won't be learning from static text on a page; you'll be part of a highly interactive learning environment with other experienced professionals.
  • You will benefit from expertise in theory and practice from faculty members with advanced degrees and extensive real-world experience in their respective fields.
  • You can immediately apply what you learn in your Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree classes to projects you are currently working on in your career.
  • You are not required to complete the GRE test to enter the Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling program. We look for students with work experience, a good undergraduate background, and an ambition to learn and develop their human services skills.
  • All students are assigned academic advisors who support and guide them throughout the entire Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling program.
  • You will get a great return on your investment (ROI), earning a valuable degree at an affordable price.
  • You can transfer up to 9 credits from another accredited institution.
  • All students can access technical help by phone, chat and email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

To learn more about Post University's Online Master of Science in Human Services Alcohol and Drug Counseling Degree program, please complete the inquiry form at the top of the page or call 800.345.2562.

Accelerate your career with an Online Master of Human Services Degree with a Concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from Post University.
Apply today!

ACCELERATED HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
451  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
Social and Community Service Managers
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9151.00
 
Social and Human Service Assistants
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1093.00
 
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1099.00
     
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
30
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
83%*
*MSHSV students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 2 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
22 Months    
     
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2012-2013
Program Cost: $20,350*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $1,500*

* This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 37-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
72% of ADP graduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 348
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$12,240 $20 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
13 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
To learn more about our faculty, click here.