Bachelor in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the minor is included in the overall cost of the student's bachelor's degree program..

This minor program focuses on the psychological and social aspects of substance abuse. Students learn assessment, treatment, and counseling methods for individuals and families affected by addiction. The curriculum is grounded in current clinical practice and research. It prepares students to meet New York State's educational requirements for CASAC credentialing.

Focus areas include Addiction Counseling, Family Therapy, Substance Abuse Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling Techniques, Psychology of Habit Formation.

The minor requires seven courses totaling 21 credits. These courses cover assessment, treatment, and counseling in substance abuse. The credits apply only to the minor, not the full bachelor's degree.

Graduates enter roles such as addiction counselor, family therapist, mental health counselor, or social worker in settings like hospitals, mental health centers, and correctional facilities.

Students must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at Iona University. No additional prerequisites are required for the minor. Application is through the university's academic advising office.

The programme totals about 21 credit hours. On-campus, open to any major, can be completed in three to four semesters. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Iona University brings together more than 4,000 students in a diverse community shaped by the values of justice, peace and service. The university began in 1940 and follows the educational tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Its alumni network includes 55,000 graduates around the world. Iona became a university in 2022 as its academic programs expanded.

Students can choose from 45 undergraduate majors, more than 35 minors, graduate degrees and advanced certificates. Academic areas include liberal arts, science, business administration, nursing and health sciences, communication, education, psychology, criminal justice and computer science. The university also offers graduate study in areas such as business analytics, occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling and sports communication. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into learning to support innovation, creativity and critical thinking. Small classes and engaged professors are central to the academic experience.

Iona’s 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are four miles apart and connected by car or the Gael Express shuttle. New Rochelle offers modern facilities, while Bronxville has historic character and a downtown with shops, cafés and restaurants. Both campuses are a short train ride from New York City. Students can also explore Iona’s campus in Westport, Ireland, where classes take place at historic Westport House on a 400-acre estate. Campus life includes athletics, student clubs, volunteering and performances.