Bachelor's

Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling

Learn more about studying Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    39,154USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Illinois College says about their program:

Behavioral health and psychology majors have the option to add a concentration in alcohol and other drug counseling. This concentration will develop your understanding of addictive disorders and prepare you for state certification in alcohol and other drug counseling.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • International students must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • TOEFL CBT

    213

  • PTE

    53

  • ITEP

    3.7

  • CEFR

    B2

  • Duolingo

    110

  • GTEC

    1200

English proficiency waivers

  • SAT R | Recommended minimum combined SAT R scores of 1040 (ERW+M); recommended minimum Reading Test score of 25
  • SAT I | Recommended minimum combined SAT I scores of 1410; recommended minimum critical reading score of 450
  • ACT | Recommended minimum ACT composite of 20; recommended minimum English score of 20

Students whose language of educational instruction was primarily English do not need to provide a language proficiency score but are required to provide an ACT or SAT score.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$37,976 per year

Funding

International Student Scholarships

  • Amount

    From US$20,000 - US$23,000 per year and are renewable until you graduate

  • Requirements

    Illinois College offers merit-based scholarships to admitted international students with strong academic achievement and test scores. Illinois College will also offer two renewable #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships to international students. Apply by February 15 to guarantee scholarship consideration.

Studee Illinois College Scholarship

  • Amount

    $25,000 USD per year for up to four years of study

  • Requirements

    Illinois College offers an exclusive scholarship for students applying through Studee. To qualify, you must meet Illinois College’s admission requirements, receive an offer of admission, and commit to living on campus for all four years of your degree.

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What is the cost of living near Illinois College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Illinois College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements