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Master of Arts and Certificate in Addiction Counseling

• Application for Admission  must submit all forms included with the Application
  
  
  • Release and Authorization
  • Disclosure
  • Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Background check
    • The following link will guide you to the State of MN website for Chapter 245c.15. This (sub)chapter explains the impact of the criminal convictions of applicants who apply for a license to provide care to vulnerable adults and other similar populations. Specifically, this subchapter defines criminal convictions, which may temporarily or permanently disqualify an applicant from licensure. Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies uses these convictions as a guideline in determining acceptance of students into our program.  245C.15 Disqualifying Crimes or Conduct
  • Clinical Placement form
  • Authorization to Release information
    
    
• Current Employment Reference
  
• Previous Employment Reference
  
• Professional Reference  must submit two professional references
  
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.

Master of Arts, Non-Degree Status

A non-degree student may or may not qualify for regular admission but has an interest in the foundation courses. These students must complete the admissions process during the second semester of their first year to be accepted as matriculated students.

• Application for Admission please contact the school for this application
  
  
  • Release and Authorization
  • Disclosure
  • Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Background check
    • The following link will guide you to the State of MN website for Chapter 245c.15. This (sub)chapter explains the impact of the criminal convictions of applicants who apply for a license to provide care to vulnerable adults and other similar populations. Specifically, this subchapter defines criminal convictions, which may temporarily or permanently disqualify an applicant from licensure. Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies uses these convictions as a guideline in determining acceptance of students into our program.  245C.15 Disqualifying Crimes or Conduct
  • Clinical Placement form
  • Authorization to Release information
    
    
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.

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