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Admission Requirements » | $50 Application
Fee (waived w/promo SUMMER)
What You’ll Learn
Treat Addiction
Articulate knowledge, skills, and practices related to addiction treatment.
Apply Addiction Theories & Models
Apply addiction intervention and prevention theories, models, and
approaches to individuals and groups.
Embrace Cultural Diversity
Deliver ethical, cultural, and ethnicity-sensitive services to clients in practical settings.
Develop Treatment Protocols
Select appropriate assessment interventions to evaluate and develop a
treatment plan for clients.
Analyze Research & Models
Analyze research and models of program evaluation for addiction
treatment and prevention.
Create Treatment Plans
Integrate knowledge and skills to create treatment plans for clients
with substance use disorders.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty
Learn the latest in theory and practice from experienced doctoral
faculty who are actively engaged in their professions.
Professionally Credible Programs
Capella’s MS in Addiction Studies is built to meet state
credentialing standards and aligned to the Advanced Alcohol & Drug
Counselor (AADC) certification.
Streamlined Curriculum
Focus on degree-specific courses to reach your goals, and take
advantage of time- and money-savings options, such as transfer
credits.
Flexible, Engaged Online Learning
Access your learning environment anytime, anywhere, with any device,
and set your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Employer Reimbursements
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement to employees, even if
there’s no formal program. Check with your manager or HR dept.
10% Military Discount
Active-duty military service members, their spouses, and veterans
could be eligible for a discount.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Competency-based curriculum incorporates addiction treatment standards.
Through the integration of contemporary substance abuse treatment theory with practical application, this program is designed to provide the professional competencies necessary to help those with substance use disorders.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
Capella’s MS in Addiction Studies provides you with treatment and
intervention skills. You’ll focus on established standards,
evidence-based practices, and ethics, including awareness and
sensitivity to the complex needs of a multicultural society.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ADD5004 | Survey of Research in Human Development for Addiction Professionals |
| ADD5106 | Assessment of Addiction |
| ADD5107 | Principles of Integrated Addiction and Mental Health Treatment |
| ADD5217 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Addiction Treatment |
| ADD5258 | Group Therapy in Addiction Treatment |
Prepare for Licensure
Our program features a rigorous combination of online coursework and
face-to-face experiences that helps you expand on what you’re learning
in the courseroom, so you can hit the ground running in the real
world.
Residency
Enhance the skills you develop in your program coursework through these intensive, onsite experiences with students and faculty.
Internship
Apply your skills and knowledge in the field with direct-client
contact and supervision.
Dedicated Support
Our licensure team supports you through the license application
process, and is here for you even beyond graduation.
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant Blog Posts
Exploring the Spectrum of Addiction Treatment
A look at the skills and knowledge necessary to help individuals
struggling with or affected by addiction.
Education in the Field: Practica & Internships at Capella
Learning options like Practica and internships provide hands-on,
in-person experiences to solidify knowledge.
Exploring Mental Health Career Options
Explore five different mental health career paths, including
responsibilities, skills, and educational requirements.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
Master’s in Addiction Studies degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Residential counselor
- Case manager/worker
- Clinical supervisor
- Detox specialist
- Alcohol and drug counselor
- Recovery specialist
- Substance abuse counselor/specialist
- Addiction counselor/specialist
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Community mental health center
- Behavioral health unit in hospital
- Employee assistance program
- Family service agency
- Clinic
- Halfway house
- Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation/treatment
- Residential treatment center
- State and federal agencies
- Group practice
- Prison system
- Hospital
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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