Addictions Counseling Minor

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College of Health Sciences and Education
For information contact Susan McDonald, PhD

The addictions counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to work with addicted individuals and families addressing problems associated with chemical addictions. Substance abuse and addictions are among America’s most devastating and pervasive social ills.

This minor is designed for students seeking a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Applied Behavioral Sciences or other related professions who might be interested in completing the Addictions Counseling courses and working toward a minor in Addictions Counseling.

Provides an in-depth look at human behavior in the midst of many types of addiction, some chemical, some emotional, but all relating to wellness and health.
Upon completion of the minor, students will be awarded a certificate of completion.
The Addictions Counseling minor requires completion of a total of 16 credits in addictions coursework.

Note: This minor does not result in a certified addictions counselor certification.

Sequence of Required Courses

Required courses

ADC 222 Drug Pharmacology 3 credits
ADC 337 Substance Abuse Treatment Methods 3 credits
ADC 340A Chemical Addictions and Dependency 3 credits
SWK 201 Professional Ethics 1 credit

Select 2 courses

ADC 333 Substance Abuse in the Adolescent Population 3 credits
ADC 335 Substance Abuse in Special Populations 3 credits
ADC 339 Substance Abuse and Criminality 3 credits
ADC 341 Substance Abuse and the Aged 3 credits
ADC 342 Families in Addiction and Dependency 3 credits
SOC 413 Sociology Cooperative Education 3-6 credits

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