Department of Addiction Counseling and Prevention

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Learn how to be a qualified addiction professional.

Become an Addiction Counselor or Prevention Specialist to respond to the public health threat of addiction.

USD has been a national leader in addiction counseling and prevention education for over 45 years. Our graduates consistently exceed the national average on board certification exams. Students with an Addiction Counseling and Prevention degree, online certificate or minor meet a growing need for professionals in a variety of settings: detoxification, inpatient and outpatient care facilities, transitional living, correctional facilities and prevention education programs.

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