Welcome to Addiction Studies

About Our Program

If you want to help people overcome addictions and put their lives back on track, a career as a substance-use disorder professional could be for you. In the Addiction Studies Program, you’ll study substance use disorders and other addictions, case management, counseling, and related topics that will give you the skills and knowledge to help people who struggle with addiction. Your training will include practical experiences in the field, where you will apply your learning in a work setting.

Our classes are offered online and on-ground, and students can start in any quarter of the academic year. Many students work in the field while taking classes.

Whether you want to work in a mental health facility, treatment center, hospital or criminal justice agency, an AS degree will help you meet the growing demand for professionals in the field. SFCC offers a two-year associates degree in Addiction Studies, preparing students either to enter their chosen career directly or to transfer into a bachelor’s program.

This Advising shell is a resource that provides you with critical information regarding the Addiction Studies program and Admission's process. Great news! This Advising Resource is available to you 24/7 when you have any questions about the program. You will find many questions answered about not only the program, but also how to apply, the multiple funding opportunities, important to know information and much more throughout the shell. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with using this shell by watching all videos and exploring links and documents.

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Table of Contents

All materials can be found by clicking Modules in the left-hand navigation panel. You can also access links to each module below.

Module 1: About our Program

Module 2: Prospective Students Start Here

Module 3: Student Resources

Questions? Please Contact Us!

Leah Ruiz
Addiction Studies Guided Pathways Specialist
Leah.ruiz@sfcc.spokane.edu

Leah can assist with creating education plans, lifting under 45 credit holds, guiding students toward resources needed to successfully complete courses, or any other program and procedure questions.

If you would like assistance, please schedule a time to meet with Leah.