Alcohol and Drug Counseling Minor

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This minor is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. Those seeking licensure in this field will also need to complete 12 credits of internship courses by adding the Alcohol and Drug Internship Emphasis . Please note that most of the undergraduate minor and all of the accelerated graduate classes are only offered online.

Minor Requirements

PSY 330 - Counseling Psychology 3 Credits
or
PSY 3538 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credits
PSY 410 - Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits
or
PSY 3010 - Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 3012 - Psychopharmacology 3 Credits
PSY 3060 - Diversity Issues in Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 4010 - Assessment and Treatment Planning 3 Credits
PSY 4012 - Case Management for Alcohol and Drug Counseling 3 Credits

Total - 18 Credits

Option: Accelerated Degree Program

Qualified students in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Minor may apply for an accelerated degree program to potentially earn their M.A. in Counseling in less than the typical three years. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for this option.

Course Requirements applying toward MA/Counseling

Students who are accepted into the accelerated M.A. in Counseling program will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree to fulfill the Alcohol and Drug Counseling minor requirements.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
PSY 330 - Counseling Psychology	COU 5010 - Theories and Practices of Counseling
PSY 410 - Psychology of Addiction	COU 5216 - Addictions and Substance Abuse
PSY 3012 - Psychopharmacology	COU 6312 - Psychopharmacology for Alcohol and Drug Counseling
PSY 3060 - Diversity Issues in Counseling	COU 6010 - Multicultural Counseling
PSY 4010 - Assessment and Treatment Planning	COU 6410 - Assessment and Treatment Planning for Alcohol and Drug Counseling
PSY 4012 - Case Management for Alcohol and Drug Counseling	COU 5412 - Alcohol and Drug Case Management

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