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Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School · Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School

Master's in Counseling, Specialty: Addiction Counseling Online Program

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Addiction Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP

Overview

A 60-credit online Master of Arts in Counseling with an addiction counseling specialty, with two four-day residencies in Center City, Minnesota, and 700 hours of clinical internship.

Official program name
Master's in Counseling, Specialty: Addiction Counseling Online Program
Awarded degree
Master of Arts in Counseling
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Degree level
Master's
Counseling specialty
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Professional purpose
Clinical counselor preparationThe institution states the program prepares students for professional counselor licensure. Licensure itself also requires post-degree supervised experience, an examination and a state application.
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
School
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Location
Center City, MNWhere the school is located. Coursework is online; this is not a residency requirement, does not decide whether you may enroll from your state, and is not where you complete practicum or internship.
Required credits
60 credit hours
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Duration
24 months full-time (full-time)
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Start terms
January, May, September
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Teaching language
English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed

Online master's degree in counseling with an addiction counseling specialty.

Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

We list counseling bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees whose official program is counselor preparation in a named specialty, and — separately labelled — counseling psychology. Generic psychology, education, social work and standalone MFT degrees are excluded. Eligibility rules

Format and campus attendance

How coursework is delivered and whether you must come to campus for it. Practicum and internship are a separate requirement, shown in the next section. “Fully online coursework” appears only when the school says no campus attendance is required.
Academic delivery
Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Coursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Campus attendance for coursework
Required campus residencies or visits
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Class schedule
Not verified
Study intensity
Full-time or Part-time
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

Campus requirements as published

  • Residency Required

    Two on-campus residencies of four days each (eight days total)

    two residencies · Center City, MN

    Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

Practicum, internship and placements

Supervised fieldwork in a clinical, community or school setting, as the school publishes it. For online programs this happens in person, usually near where you live — whatever the coursework format.
Internship
Required700 hours. 700 hours of clinical or internship experience
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Practicum
RequiredPracticum begins in semester 3 (full-time) or semester 6 (part-time)
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

Placement arrangements and supervision

Supervision
Internships under the supervision of a practicing counselor
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Placement location
Internship may be completed at a Hazelden Betty Ford facility if nearby
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Placement assistance
Faculty advisors help students find internship opportunities
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Other fieldwork requirement
Residencies are not clinical experiences and do not fulfill internship requirements
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

How practicum and internship placements work

Curriculum

Academic calendar

Other

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Prior degree
RequiredBachelor's degree or an Alternative Admissions Pathway
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Statement / essay
RequiredFive writing prompts, approximately 750-1,000 words in total
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Recommendation letters
Required3 letters — Three professional references
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Interview
OptionalAn admission interview may be requested
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Transcripts
RequiredOfficial undergraduate transcript
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
International applicants
Not verifiedInternational students may apply only to the on-campus program; students from Alberta, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan are eligible for the online degree
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

Tests

GRE General Test
Not required
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students$849per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$50,940 = 60 credits × $849 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

Estimated total tuition: $50,940 (60 credits × $849 per credit)

Comparison basis: All students, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate

Other published fees

Technology Fee (per semester)
$70 per semesterMandatory
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Liability Insurance Fee
$105 per academic yearMandatory
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative Fee (billed in final semester)
$200 entire programMandatory
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Residency Fee (per residency)
$100Mandatory
Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

Funding policy and awards exactly as the school publishes them. Competitive scholarships and assistantships are not guaranteed funding; loans must be repaid and are not scholarships. Counseling tuition and scholarships

Funding classification: Funding not verified

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.

Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Accreditation and enrollment restrictions

Institutional accreditation covers the whole school; programmatic accreditation (CACREP) covers only the specialty and degree it lists. Enrollment restrictions for online students are a separate question.

Institutional accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 12, 2026

Programmatic accreditation

  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)Status: Accredited · Specialty: Addiction Counseling · Degree: M.A.Accredited since July 13, 2022 · current cycle ends March 31, 2032 · listed by the accreditor as onlineSource: cacrep.org · verified October 11, 2026

Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)

International applicants

Not verified for this program.

Licensure and professional disclosures

What the school publishes about professional licensure or certification. Meeting a state's educational requirements is only one part of licensure: examinations, post-degree supervised experience, background checks and a board application follow. This directory does not decide whether you qualify.

State-by-state disclosure as published

States not shown were not printed on the disclosure we checked and are not verified.

StateEducational requirementsSource
AlabamaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
AlaskaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
ArizonaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
ArkansasMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
CaliforniaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
ColoradoMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
ConnecticutMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Professional Counselor (PCL)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
DelawareMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Counselor of Mental Health (LCMH)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
FloridaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
GeorgiaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
HawaiiMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
IdahoMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
IllinoisMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
IndianaDoes not meetDoes not meet educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
IowaDoes not meetDoes not meet educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
KansasMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
KentuckyMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
LouisianaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
MaineMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
MassachusettsMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
MichiganMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
MinnesotaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
MississippiMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
MissouriMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
MontanaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); the page also states the program does not meet the state's addiction counselor (LAC) requirementsSource: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
NebraskaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
NevadaDoes not meetDoes not meet educational requirements for Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
New HampshireDoes not meetDoes not meet educational requirements for CMHC licensure; only the hybrid program meets LADC requirementsSource: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
New JerseyMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) and Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC/LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
New MexicoMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
New YorkMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Master levelSource: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
North CarolinaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
North DakotaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
OhioMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
OklahomaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
OregonMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
PennsylvaniaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Rhode IslandMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
South CarolinaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
South DakotaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); the page also states the program does not meet the state's addiction counselor (LAC) requirementsSource: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
TennesseeMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
TexasMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
UtahMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
VermontMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
VirginiaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
WashingtonMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
Washington, DCMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
West VirginiaMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026
WisconsinMeets (as stated by the school)Meets educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)Source: hazeldenbettyford.org · verified October 12, 2026

CACREP accreditation does not guarantee licensure in every state, and school counselor certification is not the same as clinical counselor licensure. LPC, LMHC and other state titles · School counselor credentials

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 12, 2026.
  1. DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-12) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 12, 2026
  2. CACREP Directory of accredited programs (CSV export downloaded 2026-10-11) — Accreditor directory, verified October 11, 2026
  3. hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  4. hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies/about/accreditation — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  5. hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies/about/licensure-state — Official disclosure page, verified October 12, 2026
  6. hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies/admissions — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
  7. hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies/admissions/apply — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
  8. hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies/admissions/tuition-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
  9. hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies/online-masters — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026

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