Substance use disorder professional (SUDP) programs in Spokane
6 programs open to the public. Each shows its length, cost and format as the school publishes them, what backs it, and a link to enroll. 10 open substance use and addiction jobs on the board now.
Who approves these programs
Who approves these: Washington's Department of Health certifies substance use disorder professionals (SUDP): an associate degree or higher in addiction studies or a related field (or 90 quarter credits, 45 of them in required addiction topics) from an accredited college, 1,500 to 2,500 supervised hours depending on your degree, and a NAADAC or IC&RC exam (WAC 246-811-030). While you're enrolled in a program, a trainee certificate (SUDPT) lets you work under an SUDP's supervision (RCW 18.205.095). Some licensed professionals, such as mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, physicians and advanced practice nurses, can instead take 15 quarter credits of addiction courses and 1,000 supervised hours. In Idaho, the Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) certifies alcohol and drug counselors (ADC): a bachelor's in a behavioral health field, 270 hours of alcohol and drug education and 4,000 supervised hours. Source: DOH's SUDP certification requirements.
Checked Sep 29, 2026 against each school's own page (Washington publishes no list of approved SUDP programs; its rule accepts any accredited college, WAC 246-811-010). Dates, costs and approvals change: confirm with the program before you pay. A listing isn't an endorsement, and schools don't pay to be listed here.
Programs open to the public
In alphabetical order by school.
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Community Colleges of Spokane (Spokane Colleges) – Workforce Training & Continuing Education
Substance Use Disorder Professional Alternative Training Program
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Online (six courses)
- Length
- 15 credits over 3 quarters (each course runs 7–10 weeks)
- Cost
- $5,499
Only for fully licensed professionals, such as mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, advanced or clinical social workers, psychologists, physicians, PAs and advanced practice nurses. No dates are posted; join the interest list on the registration page.
The school's own statement (its page says the program meets the education requirement for DOH's SUDP alternative training, WAC 246-811).
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Eastern Washington University
Addiction Studies – Behavioral Health (BA)
- Where
- Cheney, WA
- How it's taught
- Online (EWU's catalog says the BA is offered completely online)
- Length
- 180 quarter credits (a bachelor's degree), 61 of them in the major
- Cost
- Ask the school
Practicum courses are optional, for students not already working in a treatment agency. The catalog says SUDP applicants also need one human or lifespan development course.
The school's own statement (EWU's 2026–27 catalog says the BA gives the education needed for Washington's SUDPT and SUDP credentials); Washington's rule counts a degree in addiction studies as meeting the course requirement (WAC 246-811-030).
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Eastern Washington University
Addiction Studies (MA)
- Where
- Cheney, WA
- How it's taught
- Online (full-time or part-time, per EWU's catalog)
- Length
- 48 credits
- Cost
- Ask the school
An optional practicum lets you earn trainee hours while in school. The catalog says the SUDP also takes 1,500 supervised hours at a state-approved agency and a background check.
The school's own statement (EWU's 2026–27 catalog describes the MA as for people seeking Washington's SUDP credential); Washington's rule counts a degree in addiction studies as meeting the course requirement (WAC 246-811-030).
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Eastern Washington University
Addiction Studies Certificate (graduate)
- Where
- Cheney, WA
- How it's taught
- Online (EWU's catalog says all graduate addiction studies courses are taught online)
- Length
- 30 credits, plus an optional 2–4 credit practicum
- Cost
- Ask the school
For people who already hold a bachelor's or master's in human services or a related field. The catalog says the certificate covers most of the 45 quarter credits of addiction courses the SUDP needs; some students need more, depending on their past classes.
The school's own statement (EWU's 2026–27 catalog); it doesn't say the certificate alone meets DOH's education requirement.
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Eastern Washington University
Addiction Studies Licensed Professionals Certificate (graduate)
- Where
- Cheney, WA
- How it's taught
- Online (EWU's catalog says all graduate addiction studies courses are taught online)
- Length
- 20 credits
- Cost
- Ask the school
Only for licensed professionals, such as mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, advanced or clinical social workers, psychologists, physicians, PAs and advanced practice nurses. The SUDP also takes an exam and 1,000 hours at an approved agency.
The school's own statement (EWU's 2026–27 catalog says it covers DOH's education requirement for the SUDP alternative training option).
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Spokane Falls Community College
Addiction Studies (AAS)
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- How it's taught
- Hybrid (the page says classes are offered online and on-ground)
- Length
- 6 quarters (90 credits)
- Cost
- Resident tuition $10,251 (the page's maximum estimate); books $1,480, course fees $216 and institutional fees $1,519 extra
Start any quarter; many students work in the field while taking classes. Includes a 5-credit practicum and a NAADAC exam prep course.
The page doesn't say it meets DOH's SUDP education requirements; Washington's rule counts an associate degree in addiction studies as meeting the course requirement (WAC 246-811-030).
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