Argosy University is a private college that has a master's degree program in psychology with an emphasis in counseling psychology. This master's degree prepares the student for a career in school counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, drug rehabilitation and pastoral counseling. This university has several campuses located across the United States including campuses in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle.
Ashford University has an online bachelor's program for substance abuse counselors. College Prowler (college reviews written by current students) gave Ashford University a B- for academic experience, but it gave Ashford an A+ for academic flexibility and a A- for campus resources. While the online instruction helps student who have busy schedules, students do not have access to physical resources through Ashford.
Grand Canyon University offers bachelor's degree and master's degree programs in substance abuse counseling. College Prowler gave Grand Canyon University an A- in both academic experience and academic flexibility; the campus resources received a B+. Students who participate in the master's degree program not only learn about the treatment procedures for patients addicted to substances, but they also learn about the legal considerations. Students must have a bachelor's degree and must also be licensed medical professionals before enrolling.
Kaplan University offers online bachelor's degree and master's degree programs in substance abuse counseling. College Prowler gave this university an A+ for academic flexibility, an A for campus resources and an A- for academic experience. This university principally focuses on helping students who do not have the flexibility to attend a traditional brick-and-mortar school. The professors found at Kaplan are not only traditional academics but also professionals who have spent decades in substance abuse counseling professions.
The Capella master's program in psychology has a specialization in counseling. This program focuses on the intervention approach to substance abuse treatment. Students learn how to assess their patient's strengths and help the patients build on these strengths while recovering in a professional substance abuse treatment program. Students take courses in research methods, counseling theories and group counseling.