ABSTRACT
Students from a master's program in Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling (SACC) at a midsize southeastern university were surveyed to determine personal characteristics and career goals. Sixty-two of the 68 students currently enrolled in the program volunteered to anonymously complete the questionnaire. The typical profile of the SACC student was 30 years old (i.e., average age), white (85%) and female (68%) with a bachelor's degree in psychology (44%) and work experience in human services (60%). Eight-four percent of the students had a specific career goal. The top four goals were substance abuse counselor, clinical mental health counselor, substance abuse prevention specialist, and state agency rehabilitation counselor. Implications for substance abuse counselor education and recruitment are discussed.