Addiction Studies Minor
The Addiction Studies (ADST) minor provides university-level education related to substance use treatment, counseling and prevention. The curriculum is valuable for students in a variety of industries including healthcare, law, social work, education, psychology, and many other fields to enhance the effectiveness of their chosen career.
Note: The minor option does not provide all courses required for credentialing as a substance use disorder professional.
| SURVEY OF ALCOHOL/DRUG PROBLEMS | 4 |
| COUNSELING THEORIES FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL | |
| HIV/AIDS AND ADDICTION TREATMENT | |
| CULTURAL ISSUES IN ADDICTION TREATMENT AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | |
| GLOBALLY SPEAKING: WHAT ABOUT DRUGS? | |
| COMMUNITY PREVENTION METHODS | |
| PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF ADDICTIONS | |
| ALCOHOL/DRUG CASE MANAGEMENT | |
| ADDICTION TREATMENT WITH FAMILIES | |
| ALCOHOL/DRUG GROUP COUNSELING | |
| SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION FOR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS | |
| TREATING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS | |
| MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT | |
| TRAUMA INFORMED CARE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | |
| CONFIDENTIALITY, LAW AND ETHICS FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL | |
| ADOLESCENT ADDICTION ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT | |
| RELAPSE PREVENTION | |
| Total Credits | 20 |