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Substance abuse masters programs are increasingly popular amongst students and might be the course for you if you want to be a counselor in this field.

Basically, substance abuse (or behavioral disorder) counselors help people to tackle their dependencies and addictions.  A masters degree in substance abuse will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for interventions and counseling with clients requiring assistance to overcome drug abuse, eating disorders, etc.

This page helps you to find out more about the programs, provides links to suitable schools, outlines the prospects, and more ...

Studying a substance abuse masters online gives you flexibility

Substance abuse counselors (also called behavioral disorder counselors) help people who have problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, substance abuse and eating disorders.  They help individuals to identify behaviors and problems related to their addiction.  This can be done on an individual basis, but it is frequently done in a group setting.  Counselors also conduct programs aimed at preventing addictions.  They frequently work evenings to counsel clients who work during the day.

To qualify as substance abuse counselors requires a relevant masters such the MS in Addiction Counseling avaliable at Capella University Online and Grand Canyon University Online.

Most people who study substance abuse at master level prefer to study online because it gives them flexibility, but if you wish to study on-campus, go to the on campus programs page.

Selected substance abuse masters programs

Here are a few selected schools that offer masters in substance abuse and closely related programs: 

• Capella University Online
  • MS - Addiction Counseling

• Grand Canyon University Online
  • MS in Addiction Counseling

• You might also like to check out the substance abuse online programs.

• Use the search box to find others substance abuse psychology and addiction masters programs.

Other related programs

You may wish to look at the related areas listed below:

• clinical psychology;
• developmental psychology (infant, child, adolescent, adult and elderly);
• educational psychology (including school psychology);
• general psychology;
• health psychology;

Substance abuse counselor career requirements

What jobs do graduates get?

The American Psychological Association says that psychology is the third fastest-growing field in America requiring a college degree.  In the US,  after 5 years of experience a substance abuse counselor earns on average over $34,000 (PayScales.com).

More information about substance abuse masters programs

Use this link to find programs and schools near you.

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Remember to compare the admission requirements and course content of several schools before you choose a program.