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Associate in Arts - Addiction Studies

San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley

College of San Mateo — San Mateo, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 9,912
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Addiction Studies program prepares students to work with the alcohol and other drug dependent population, and the family and employer of the addicted person. The program addresses community needs for trained substance use prevention and intervention specialists to work and volunteer in both public and private agencies in the Bay Area. Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to: Recognize behavioral, psychological, health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the user and the user\'s family, friends, associates and community. Identify a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance abuse and the importance of research and outcome data and their application to clinical practice. Describe the philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes of the most generally accepted and scientifically supported models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for addiction and other substance-related problems, including those for incarcerated persons. Define the basic metabolic and neurological processes involved in psychoactive drug use, including synergistic effects and risk factors. Appropriately diagnose substance use disorders and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care. Use appropriate treatment methods, using concepts and strategies of family systems, and chemically dependent family systems theories, including cultural competent counseling to engage clients and to direct and support their progress through treatment.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 9,912
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California, United States

1700 W. Hillsdale Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

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About the Institution

Cañada College is a community college located in Redwood City, California between the vibrant city of San Francisco and the high-tech city of San Jose. The College offers associate degree programs in a wide range of majors that allow students to transfer to 4-year universities including within the University of California, California State University system, and other California and out-of-state private universities. Cañada College serves approximately 6,500 students each semester and has modern classrooms and science labs. Our Associate to Bachelor Program, Career Center, Learning Center, Lib...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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