Degree Requirements for Addiction Studies Program

Degree Courses (56 semester hours)

503 Introduction to Professional Counseling, 1 semester hour
504 Family Therapy: Theory/Practice, 3 semester hours
505 Practicum in Counseling, 3 semester hours
506 Lifespan Development, 3 semester hours
512 Theories of Counseling and Behavior Change with Children, 3 semester hours
or 513 Theory and Philosophy of Counseling, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling with Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or 515 Group Counseling with Adults, 3 semester hours
520 Career Counseling, 3 semester hours
522 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders, 2 semester hours
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
524 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Adults, 3 semester hours
532 Introduction to Assessment, 2 semester hours
535 Research Methods in Counseling, 3 semester hours*
545 Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior, 3 semester hours
546 Models of Addiction and Recovery, 3 semester hours
547 Addictions Treatment: Procedure, Skills, and Case Management, 3 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours
579 Practical Skills for Counselors, 2 semester hours
580 Ethical & Legal Issues in Professional Counseling, 2 semester hours
582 Mental Health Internship: Adult, 2 semesters, 6 semester hours
or 583 Mental Health Internship: Child and Family, 2 semesters, 6 semester hours

*For the M.S. degree, complete CPSY 530 and 531 instead of CPSY 535

Graduate CORE Requirement

A minimum of 2 semester hours

Elective Courses

Remaining credits may be used for elective courses.