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Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School

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We are a fully-accredited graduate school with the single purpose of educating the next generation of addiction and mental health counselors.

Study with leading experts and practitioners at the nation’s premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment center. The fully accredited Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies offers both online and on-campus programs to meet your education and career goals.

04/30/2026

Reminder: Join us on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 PM Central for a 30-minute interactive info session designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

You’ll learn how to apply to our master’s program and hear real perspectives from:

A current student, sharing what it’s like to balance coursework, life, and career goals.

A program alum, who has come full circle as a current employee and adjunct faculty member.
https://bit.ly/4cuy2rw

04/24/2026

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School is holding its Commencement ceremony today, celebrating our newest graduates who now proudly carry the torch. Congratulations!

04/21/2026

Joanne Hawes, director of operations for the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, spoke with KESQ News Channel 3 about Alcohol Awareness Month. Hawes graduated with a Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling degree in 2008. More information about alcohol being a leading preventable cause of death in the United States is on their website https://bit.ly/481okuk

04/16/2026

We are proud to highlight Dr. Edith Gonzalez, co-author of the recently published article:

“Integrating Technology into Family Counseling with Latinx/e Families: A Conceptual Framework for Culturally Responsive Practice”

Published in The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, this article offers a strengths-based framework for thoughtfully integrating technology into family counseling while honoring core cultural values such as familismo, personalismo, and respeto.

Dr. Gonzalez’s work contributes meaningful guidance for counselors seeking culturally responsive, ethical, and innovative approaches to supporting Latinx/e families in an increasingly digital world.

👏 Congratulations, Dr. Gonzalez, on this important scholarly contribution!

https://bit.ly/4tIRTZQ

04/15/2026

Congratulations to Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School President Dr. Kevin S. Doyle on being named an ACA Fellow!

We are proud to announce that Kevin S. Doyle, EdD, LPC has been selected as a recipient of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Fellows Award as part of the ACA Awards for Achievement and Excellence in Professional Counseling.

This prestigious honor recognizes ACA members whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, enduring impact, and significant national contributions to the counseling profession. ACA Fellows are distinguished not only by the scope of their work, but by the quality and influence of their service, scholarship, leadership, and mentorship.

With more than 35 years of service as a licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, administrator, and nonprofit executive, Dr. Doyle has made a lasting impact on counselor education, licensing, collegiate recovery, and professional practice. He currently serves as President of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School and has published widely in counseling and higher education.

Please join us in celebrating this well deserved recognition of Dr. Doyle’s dedication, leadership, and profound contributions to the counseling profession.

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https://bit.ly/4cncZGf

04/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Courtney Weinrich! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Courtney Weinrich, a Master of Arts in Counseling, Specialty: Addiction Counseling student at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, has been named the Grand Prize winner of the 2026 ACA Tomorrow’s Counselors Essay Competition!

This national award, presented by the American Counseling Association (ACA), recognizes graduate counseling students who demonstrate exceptional insight into the counseling profession. Courtney’s winning essay thoughtfully explored this year’s theme:

The strengths, limitations, and ethical, legal, and practice implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in counseling.

Courtney was honored at the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo, April 9–11 in Columbus, Ohio.

Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and Courtney’s contribution to the future of professional counseling! 👏

https://bit.ly/4cncZGf

04/09/2026

Thinking about earning your master’s degree? Join us on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 PM Central for a 30-minute interactive info session designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

You’ll learn how to apply to our master’s program and hear real perspectives from:

A current student, sharing what it’s like to balance coursework, life, and career goals.

A program alum, who has come full circle as a current employee and adjunct faculty member.

https://bit.ly/4cuy2rw

04/02/2026

The application deadline for our Summer Hybrid Program is April 10. Begin our graduate program in summer, fall, or winter, whenever works for you! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3XyUc1h

03/26/2026

In April, Kylie Dotson-Blake, PhD, will speak at our 27th Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School commencement. The president and CEO of the nonprofit National Board for Certified Counselors and Affiliates (NBCC), the premier credentialing body for counselors, she joins an illustrious group! Take a walk down memory lane through our blog post celebrating past speakers.

https://bit.ly/3PZLzhX

03/20/2026

We asked Kelsi Lanier, Online Program Student Hope Scholarship Recipient, what it meant to her to be selected for the scholarship.

“Receiving this scholarship has meant far more to me than financial support. It has given me the ability to dedicate more time to learning and engaging in discussions that enrich my academic goals. The generosity of these donors has left a profound impact on my self-confidence. Knowing that others have invested in my education has given me a stronger sense of purpose and a commitment to work harder, not only for myself but to honor their support.”

- Kelsi Lanier

03/19/2026

Congratulations to Jazmin Salazar, a Tim Sheehan Unlocking Tomorrow Scholarship recipient!

"It means a lot to be selected for the scholarship as someone who never even imagined going to college in the first place. Being selected has given me hope that I can support others. It means the world. The scholarship has positively impacted my life by maintaining the light. This was the sign that my dreams can come true." - Jazmin Salazar

03/17/2026

The University of Minnesota Rochester and the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School have partnered to create an innovative pathway for students pursuing careers in addiction and mental health counseling.

Undergraduate students at UMR can now begin working toward their master’s degree at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School while still completing their bachelor’s requirements — saving both time and money on their educational journey.

This collaborative program offers a meaningful, streamlined path for those committed to helping others and advancing into the counseling profession.

Want to learn more? Email graduateschool@hazeldenbettyford.edu

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15251 Pleasant Valley Road
Center City, MN
55012

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(651) 213-4175

Website

https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/graduate-school-addiction-studies

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