Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC)
Why choose Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC)?
- Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to be effective in the counseling of those with substance use disorders.
- Help clients make positive life-altering changes.
- Become an integral member of a treatment team.
Program Locations
Adams Campus
401 North Main Street
Adams, WI 53910
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) AAS is a shared program with Nicolet College. Students get started with general education courses at Mid-State and can complete clinical courses locally. All other core courses are through Nicolet via distance learning.
Delivery:
In Person
Daytime
Full-Time or Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: Short Term
Credits: 67
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
Mid-State’s Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor (SUDC) program is designed for individuals interested in working with addiction issues. You will develop skills in counseling, diagnosis of addiction issues, treatment planning, group facilitation, and crisis management.
This program is a shared program with Nicolet Technical College. In this program you’ll also learn how to respect client rights, understand the complexity of addiction illnesses, and adhere to ethical guidelines. The degree will prepare you for entry-level work in facilities such as clinics, hospitals, community residential facilities, and various community and social services agencies.
Outcomes
- Apply personal wellness strategies for the helping professions.
- Counsel clients.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Develop professional relationships with clients.
- Display professional conduct in the clinical setting.
- Evaluate client for SUD treatment.
- Facilitate client referrals.
- Produce professional SUDC documentation.
- Provide education relevant to substance use and recovery.
Technical Standards
Students in this program should be able to meet its specific technical standards. These are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in the program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
View Technical Standards For This Program
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Instructors
Careers
- Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC)
- Residential SUDC Counselor
- Treatment Counselor
- SUDC Counselor Aide
- Resident Manager
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program; however, some courses have age requirements. Speak to a Mid-State advisor for more information. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
US Citizenship is required to sit for this licensure exam. Contact your academic advisor for more information.
Take the Next Step
“The real-life situations prepared me for the business world, and the staff took the time to guide me to my dream career.”
TIM MITCHELL
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
