Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
- Fully online; study on your own time.
- Start your studies at multiple points throughout the year.
- Tuition discount available. Ask for details!
With over 40 years of history, Alvernia’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program.
- Program Length:
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2 or 4 Years
- Course Length:
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7 Weeks
- Cost:
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$675 Per Credit
Shannon Qualters ’23, MAOL '25
All my life, Alvernia is the only thing I started and finished. They believed in me when no one else did.
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Benefits of Online Learning
• Multiple start dates allow you to begin your program when it's convenient for you.
• Regular meeting times help students stay on track.
• As an online student, you'll have access to an array of resources including our online bookstore, online library, Office of Career Development and Academic Success Center.
• We accept up to 75 transfer credits for bachelor's programs and up to six credits for our graduate and certification programs.
Fast-Growing Profession
Addictions and Mental Health Treatment is a dynamic and growing field with an increasing need for qualified, professional employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of addictions and mental health counselors is projected to grow 18 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Compensation
The median annual wage for addictions and mental health counselors in 2025 was $59,350, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Options
- Client advocate
- Mental Health facility
- Criminal Justice
- Children and Youth
- Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Hospitals
- Prevention specialist
- Intervention
- Social Services
Career Support
Alvernia's Office of Career Development supports students and alumni in job searches and career planning. Its services include individual career advising; résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews; interview preparation and practice; access to career information as well as internship and job opportunities; career fairs and networking connections; and graduate school application support.