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Addictions Counselors Addiction counseling programs prepare students to work as counselors with people who have alcohol, substance abuse, or gambling addictions. Students learn to assess problems and set up treatment plans. They learn methods for early intervention and prevention. Salary range: $ 34,000- 50,000 Outlook Government economists expect jobs for addiction counselors to grow much faster than the average for all careers through 2014. New laws are creating jobs for counselors who help people beat drug addiction. They'll find more work in states like California, which requires that drug users get treatment, not jail sentences. A lot of job openings are due to high turnover -- many people leave the field because of low pay and high stress. College preparation You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language. Biology Graduate admissions Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores. Additional requirements at some schools include: Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) General
This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects: Abnormal
Psychology Graduate programs that lead to a master's or doctoral degree typically include: Required
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