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Addiction and Recovery Studies Counseling Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C45380C

The Addiction and Recovery Studies Counseling Certificate is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a human services-related field.

The certificate may assist students in meeting the educational requirements for certification and/or licensure from the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.

Individuals who don't already hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a human services-related field are encouraged to consider the Addiction and Recovery Studies Intervention Certificate or the Social & Human Services AAS Degree programs.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,368.00
Locations
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
18
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Social and Human Service Assistant
    30540.29
    Starting Salary
    41407.95
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
    36711.62
    Starting Salary
    57245.65
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
    35678.53
    Starting Salary
    54685.01
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
  • Mental Health Counselor
    35678.53
    Starting Salary
    54685.01
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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