Advanced study building professional and management skills for leadership roles in substance use disorder and mental health treatment. Requires an earned related Associate degree (2.0+ GPA) for admission.
NOT currently approved for Title IV aid. Final approval is contingent on the accreditor's scope-expansion application with the U.S. Education Department. Program is approved for Veterans benefits.
The curriculum covers the core knowledge and practical skills employers look for in entry-level candidates.
A BAS degree is not a clinical license.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Addiction Studies is designed for practitioners advancing in the behavioral health field. This program is approved for Veterans education benefits but is not currently Title IV eligible. Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPCC, MFT) requires a master's degree from an accredited program and supervised hours — this BAS does not lead to those licenses. InterCoast does not guarantee employment or any specific outcome.
Graduates of this program may pursue entry-level positions with titles such as:
No specific employment outcome is guaranteed. Labor market conditions vary.
A high school diploma or GED is required for enrollment. Students who do not hold a diploma or GED may qualify under the Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) alternative — speak with an admissions advisor to determine eligibility.
NOT currently approved for Title IV aid. Final approval is contingent on the accreditor's scope-expansion application with the U.S. Education Department. Program is approved for Veterans benefits.
Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies — Online/IDL Performance Fact Sheet (PDF)
The BAS in Addiction Studies is currently approved for Veterans education benefits but is not Title IV (federal financial aid) eligible. Contact admissions for the most current information.
Yes. The full program is 2,195 hours, but students with an AAS in a related field may complete the program in approximately 900 additional clock hours over about 80 weeks. Contact admissions to discuss your specific situation.
No. Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPCC, MFT) requires a master's degree. The BAS is a bachelor's-level degree for applied practice and leadership roles.