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Our Graduate School has a distinct and singular focus: training addiction counselors who will lead the treatment and recovery field. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has been preparing our graduate students to work in the field of substance abuse counseling for more than 50 years.

The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies sets the standard in quality and convenience by offering master's degree programs that prepare you for a career as an addiction and mental health counselor while fitting graduate education easily into your life.

Our graduate programs in addiction studies and substance abuse counseling offer you the ultimate in flexibility and accessibility. If you have the ability to study with us on campus, classes are offered at both our Center City and St. Paul, Minnesota, locations. If you prefer or need to be a distance learner, we offer an online master's degree program for students who live in the United States.

Both of our addiction counseling programs are based in addiction studies and the treatment of substance use disorders, but also include intensive coursework and emphases on mental health and co-occurring disorders. This integrated approach reflects best practices in health care to treat substance use disorders and related conditions with a comprehensive counseling approach.

As a student in our accredited addiction studies programs, you will benefit from low student-to-faculty ratios. The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's world-class faculty members bring first-hand knowledge from years of clinical experience, research, and teaching, ensuring that our students get the most out of our innovative curricula. All of our full-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees, the highest degree attainable in their field.

Student/Faculty Ratio
11:1
Average Class Size
15
Suburban
Urban
School Scholarships
Yes
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This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Master's Degree: $54,335
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Master's Degree: 73%

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  • On-campus students are required to pass a background check prior to being admitted.
Application Timelines

Rolling Admissions Deadline

Students join us each January, May, and September.

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