With cutting-edge research and proven practical course content, University of Cincinnati’s online Bachelor’s Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling is designed to help you learn how to become a qualified clinician.
Graduates have gone on to hold such titles as Substance Abuse Counselor, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Director of Substance Abuse Programming, Addiction Specialist, Corrections Officer, Social Worker and more.
Transfer students need their official high school transcripts with GPA of least 2.7 if the student has not completed at least 24 semester (36 quarter) credit hours of higher education OR official transcripts from all institution of higher education with a minimum cumulative GPA 2.0 (all prior institutions combined):
1. Accreditation of the former institution; transfer from schools that are not regionally accredited will not be allowed;
2. Comparability of the course including evaluation of practical assignments;
3. Year the course was taken;
4. Documented proof that the grade received was a ‘C’ or above;
Please note, the maximum credits allowed for transfer for this program is 90 credits.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati Office of Admissions PO Box 210091 Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
If you can’t meet the eligibility criteria, you may be eligible for the Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling. Click here for more information
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
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Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
There are a variety of payment options depending on your eligibility for Financial Aid. Please make sure you work with Financial Aid to understand your eligibility.
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