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Substance Use Disorder Professional
The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) specializes in working with individuals to help them overcome their dependency on alcohol and drugs to become self-sufficient. A SUDP is certified by the Washington State Department of Health to provide assessment, treatment and recovery services to individuals, groups and families.
Substance Use Disorder Professional Degree Options
Human Services Bachelor of Applied Science BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $7,572 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Human Services, BAS
Career
Educators work with children, families, and communities in a variety of roles including infant/toddler programs, preschools, Head Start, ECEAPs, and elementary (K-8) schools. Graduates with this degree may also find careers as coaches, trainers, or family support specialists.
SUDP Associate in Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Substance Use Disorder Professional, AAS
Career
With coursework in addiction, client evaluation, referral and treatment, cultural implications, counseling, prevention and intervention, family involvement, and legal issues, you will be equipped with the knowledge to work with a diverse population.
With this program, you will earn an AAS degree in Substance Use Disorder Professional and complete the educational requirements needed to become licensed as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington state.
Upon enrolling in an academic program and beginning your preparation to become a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), complete and submit an application to become a Substance Use Disorder Trainee (SUDP-T). The application, along with addition Substance Use Disorder Professional requirements and procedures, can be accessed at the Washington State Department of Health.
Short Term Certificate of Achievement (19 Credits or Less)
SUD for Behavioral Health Professionals Certificate C
- Program Map: SUD Professional for Behavioral Health Professionals Certificate
- Catalog: SUD Professional for Behavioral Health Professionals Certificate
After Highline College
AAS degrees are generally designed to provide direct workforce skills and are not designed for transfer. Can be used to transfer to Highline BAS degree.
Complete a Professional Technical Certificate in one year or less and start work immediately or transfer to an AAS degree option.
Top Transfer-To institutions
- University of Washington – Tacoma/Seattle
- Central Washington University
- Washington Governors University
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Seattle Central College
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Evergreen State College – Tacoma
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