Fresno City College (FCC) - Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling

1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741

Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling

A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other California schools that offer a substance abuse and addiction counseling degree. Students at Fresno City College who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Certificate
Associate

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the substance abuse and addiction counseling program at the Fresno City College for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

Fresno City College Degree Level Breakdown For The Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

	Total	Certificate	Associate
All Students	40	26	14

By Gender

Fresno City College Student Gender Breakdown For The Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

	Total	Certificate	Associate
Male	23	13	10
Female	17	13	4

By Race

Fresno City College Student Racial Breakdown For The Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Program

	Total	Certificate	Associate
American Indian	3	3	-
Black	7	5	2
Asian	1	1	-
Hispanic	15	9	6
White	13	7	6
Unknown	1	1	-

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Job Description

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Fresno, CA

Total Employment: 190
Average Annual Salary: $39,310
Average Hourly Rate: $18.90
Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.6
Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 102%

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 85,500
Total Employment Projected (2020): 108,900
Percent Job Growth: 27.30%
Percent of Mental Health Counselors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 7%

Mental Health Counselors

Job Description

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of mental health counselors in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 120,300
Total Employment Projected (2020): 163,900
Percent Job Growth: 36.30%
Percent of Mental Health Counselors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 7%

List of schools that offer a substance abuse and addiction counseling degree or program in California

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4-Year Colleges and Universities


Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Community Colleges


Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 23
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American River College
Sacramento, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 23
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Butte College
Oroville, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 18
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 16
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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 6
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College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Cypress College
Cypress, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 25
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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 28
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 55
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Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 29
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Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 13
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Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 5
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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 43
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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 23
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Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Merced College
Merced, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Merritt College
Oakland, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 25
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Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 28
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Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
San Jacinto, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 44
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Palo Verde College
Blythe, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 68
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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 28
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Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 10
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Porterville College
Porterville, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 21
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 33
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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 27
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San Diego City College
San Diego, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 77
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San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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San Jose City College
San Jose, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 30
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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Very Large Two-Year College Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 25
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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 10
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Woodland Community College
Woodland, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Yuba College
Marysville, CA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Large Two-Year College Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 38
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Career Colleges


ICDC College
Los Angeles, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Medium Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 307
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Intercoast Colleges-Orange
Orange, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Non-Degree Granting Degree Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 63
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Mueller College
San Diego, CA Private For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Non-Degree Granting Degree Students: Under 1,000
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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