What a Degree Will Do For You

The Substance Abuse Disorders Counseling (SUDC) certificate program allows you to work in an exciting and growing field providing help to individuals and families suffering from addictions. Substance use disorder counselors build personalized programs for their clients that help them establish healthy behaviors and coping strategies they can use as they continue down the path to recovery.

Career Potential

SUDC certificate graduates have the opportunity to enter an in-demand and growing career. Substance use disorder counselors can work in a variety of different settings, from rehabilitation clinics and healthcare facilities to employee assistance programs and community health centers.

Licensing Preparation

This certificate program fills all the educational requirements for licensure and gives students knowledge they need to successfully pass their licensure exams. Please note that additional work experience might be necessary to obtain your license. 

Will the Substance Abuse Disorders Counseling (SUDC) certificate program meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory you might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more

Supplement Your Degree

An associate degree is all you need! In just two years, your associate degree and SUDC certificate will let you jump start your career. If you're pursuing a bachelor's degree, you can earn your SUDC certificate and start working as you complete your degree.

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UVU is an open admission, public, non-profit institution with a commitment to student success. You'll earn the same degree earned by traditional on-campus students — they even look the same! You’ll work with the same experienced full-time faculty and talented part-time professionals who are contributors and practitioners in government and industry. At graduation, we hope you'll consider participating in UVU commencement and convocation ceremonies here on campus.

UVU Online is Affordable.

Students residing inside Utah pay regular* UVU tuition and student fees. Students residing outside Utah pat $260/credit hour flat rate**.

UVU Online provides incredible value, wherever you are!

Students living inside Utah pay regular UVU tuition and fees.* Non-resident students living outside of Utah in fully online certificate, associates and bachelor programs pay a flat rate, $260 per credit hour. **

Financial aid and scholarship opportunities at UVU may surprise you. Nearly half (46%) of UVU students receive some form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. 54% of UVU Bachelor Degree Graduates and 70% of Associate's Degree graduates leave with $0 student debt. You may qualify for federal grants and loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and there are more than 250 different scholarship options available.*

Refer to UVU tuition tables for resident and non-resident tuition and fees.
** Flat rate for non-residents living outside Utah. Excludes Aviation and Emergency Services.

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Learn more about the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate online

 

*This degree is offered in a primarily online delivery format, but includes program specific or general education courses that may require students to come to the UVU campus testing center for proctored assessments (quizzes, exams, etc) or use a certified distance testing location.

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