Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework covers core topics required for clinical practice and licensure pathways. Key learning areas named by the program include:

• Evidence-based addiction treatment skills and assessment techniques
• Group counseling theory and practice
• Ethics and professional practice for addiction counselors
• Psychology of abnormal behavior and trauma-informed care
• Cultural humility in counseling and family-systems approaches to addiction

The published course list includes codes such as PSY-150, ADC-202, ADC-210, SOC-210, PSY-250, ADC-310, ADC-320, PSY-370, PSY-366, ADC-458, ADC-212, PSY-322, ADC-330, ADC-471, ADC-472, ADC-473 and ADC-474. The program requires 350 supervised clinical hours and finishes with four practicum courses in which students apply counseling knowledge under supervision.

Entry requirements

The source page does not specify formal admissions criteria on the program page. Prospective applicants should contact IWU enrollment staff or consult the course catalog for full entry requirements and any prerequisite details.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles supporting people affected by substance use and related challenges and for licensure pathways such as Licensed Addiction Counselor-Associate (LAC-A) and Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) in Indiana; applicability in other states depends on local licensure rules. The program lists potential careers including community health worker, licensed addictions counselor, and social services manager, and notes work across various industries.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial aid options referenced by IWU include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. The university states it locks a student’s tuition rate for the duration of continuous enrollment in the program. For detailed cost sheets and estimated cost of attendance, students are directed to IWU financial aid resources or an enrollment counselor.