Only Hazelden's Graduate School integrates academics
with clinical practice supervised by treatment leaders

Earn a Master of Arts degree or a certificate in addiction counseling in just 12 months. The unique educational opportunities awaiting you at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies could be the key to your future success in the field of addiction treatment.

As the myriad of issues surrounding recovery treatment become more demanding, academic and clinical preparation is essential. We are committed to advancing the field of addiction counseling by providing the best education for every student through closely supervised clinical practice, exposure to a wide range of counseling experiences, and continued professional growth after graduation. Graduates are employed in treatment centers, correctional settings, school settings, hospitals, clinics and government agencies.

Integrating academic preparation with clinical experience
The Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, located on the Center City, Minn. campus of the world-renowned Hazelden addiction treatment center, offers a unique curriculum that integrates theory, science and clinical practice from the first semester through graduation. Courses each semester include clinical placements in external and internal locations.  The clinical labs allow students to observe, shadow clinicians, and practice newly developed skills.

Graduates join a growing global network of outstanding addiction professionals who are in the forefront of knowledge, skill and leadership in the addictions field. The school's success can be demonstrated by the following:

Class of 2008
Six month follow-up questionnaire for graduating students March through August 2008:

• 100% of graduates taking the written certification/licensure exam passed the first time
• 94% of the graduates seeking employment were successfully employed in the field within six months of graduation
• 97% of graduates responding to follow-up questionnaires reported satisfaction with the education they received at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies

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