Substance Use Disorder
Preparing students to work in the field of substance use disorder counseling.
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program is committed to preparing a diverse population of students to work in the field of substance use disorder counseling. The program values and emphasizes student-centered learning, fosters community partnerships, and is dedicated to offering essential skills to empower students for successful, professional career placement.
Open Enrollment
Students may enter the program at any time throughout the school year.
Degree and Certificate
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Substance Use Disorder prepares students to work in the field of substance abuse counseling. Graduates will meet Washington State’s educational requirements for Department of Health certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional.
For students who have a minimum of a two-year degree or have earned 35 college-level credits, the certificate-only program may be appropriate for you.
Substance Use Disorder, AAS
The SUD AAS Degree (90 credits) is primarily aimed at students who do not already have a college degree or any other college credits. Its intent is to fully meet the educational requirements of the WAC while also providing students with a well-rounded program utilizing as many as possible transfer credits. The degree is a combination of courses specific to substance use disorder and courses from Arts and Sciences.
Substance Use Disorder Certificate
The SUD Certificate Program (55 credits) is aimed at students who have already earned a minimum of a two-year degree, or those who have earned 35 other college credits in courses not covered by the certificate program. Because the certificate has 55 credits specific to SUD courses (10 more credits than the 45 required by the WAC) the total number of additional non-SUD related credits required by the WAC drops to 35. Adding the 35 non-SUD related credits to the 55 SUD related credits equals a total of 90 credits, the total required by the WAC. The SUD Program at YVC requires the non-SUD related credits to be at the 100 level or higher.
Information about the Substance Use Disorder Degree
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) degree offers an entry-level vocational program designed to train you in assessment, treatment, and referral of individuals afflicted with addiction to alcohol and other mood or mind altering chemicals. Substance Use Disorder Professionals provide the treatment and care of those individuals.
Persons may enter the SUD Program at the start of any quarter if they have completed a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Groups of students do not start and complete the program together. Classes are open-ended with new students and former students attending classes at the same time. All SUD specific courses are offered once a year (including summer quarter) and most are scheduled in the evenings on the Yakima campus of YVC.
Contacts
Program Mailing Address
Substance Use Disorder
Yakima Valley College
PO Box 22520
Yakima, WA 98907-2520