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Question by carcar: Choosing a college major to fulfill a career in substance abuse counseling?
I want to become a substance abuse counselor, which requires 2 years of grad school. I also want to become a certified art therapist which requires 2 years of grad school. I’m just confused as to what major/college types I should be looking into in order to pursue this career path?

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Answer by Emily M
Social work perhaps, with an art minor?

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