Learn theories and models of addictive and compulsive behavior assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; principles of psychopathology and personality disorders; and therapeutic intervention treatments, including individual and group counseling. This program also addresses ethnic and cultural awareness and ethics associated with counseling and addiction counseling in particular. This program is designed for those seeking academic preparation to work with people challenged with addiction.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
We have not yet collected enough information
to publish learning outcome data for this program.
Quality and Professional Relevance
- Capella is the leader in online counseling education and offers a broad portfolio of counseling-related specializations.
- All members of Capella's counseling faculty hold doctoral degrees from accredited institutions.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Articulate knowledge, skills, and practices related to addiction treatment.
- Apply addiction intervention and prevention theories, models, and approaches to individuals and groups.
- Deliver ethically, culturally and ethnicity sensitive counseling/therapy services to clients in practical settings.
- Select appropriate assessment interventions to evaluate, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan for clients.
- Analyze research and models of program evaluation for addiction counseling and prevention.
- Apply principles of clinical supervision and program evaluation.
- Communicate professionally through writing and effective collaborative interactions.
Master's Counseling-Related Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates across all master's counseling-related programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
All Counseling-Related
Master's Graduates
Career Preparation
All Counseling-Related Master's Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 69%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 69%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 62%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career & Professional
Accomplishments
All Counseling-Related Master's Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
All Counseling-Related Master's Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 50%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 41%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 32%
Received a salary increase: 23%
Received a promotion: 23%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Master's Counseling-Related Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates across all master's counseling-related programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
All Counseling-Related Master's Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
All Counseling-Related Master's Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 69%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 77%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 67%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
All Counseling-Related Master's Graduates
Skills & Abilities
All Counseling-Related Master's Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 83%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 83%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 80%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 92%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 92%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 92%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 92%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 92%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 83%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 92%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
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"It was a huge accomplishment just to complete the degree. Everything that I have learned at Capella has definitely prepared me and given me the courage to start my own nonprofit."
Synthia Smith, MS
2009 Graduate
Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Specialization in Mental Health Counseling