- Diploma
- 24 months
Associate of Arts - Community Social Services - Substance Abuse
Merritt College · Oakland, United States
Tuition
$10,740
Submit by November 15, 2026 · 24 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts January 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- January 1, 2027not confirmed by the school
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- $10,000
Overview
Merritt College's Community Social Services/Substance Abuse Associate in Arts (AA) Degree is designed to prepare students for employment in entry level paraprofessional positions providing counseling, case management, crisis management, and relapse prevention services to substance abuse clients. The program also offers further training for persons already employed in the field. The program requirements comply with CAADE (California Association on Alcohol and Drug Education) guidelines. Community Social Services/Substance Abuse is offered both for the Associate degree and the certificate.
Career opportunities may include employment in entry-level paraprofessional positions providing counseling, case management, crisis management, and relapse prevention services to substance abuse clients.
Entry requirements
We have not collected the requirements for this course yet. Ask us and we will confirm them with the university.
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- $10,740
- Cost of living (annual)
- $10,000
Published as Merritt College publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
January 1, 2027
Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by November 15, 2026
Applications opened July 1, 2026
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June 1, 2027
Starts June 1, 2027 · apply by May 15, 2027
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August 1, 2027
Starts August 1, 2027 · apply by June 15, 2027
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January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by November 15, 2027
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June 1, 2028
Starts June 1, 2028 · apply by May 15, 2028
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August 1, 2028
Starts August 1, 2028 · apply by June 15, 2028
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