Psychology

18 Credit Minor in Addiction Treatment and Prevention

Minor Application
Application to add an Addiction Treatment and Prevention Minor to your degree plan.
PDF, Catalog Year 2007-2008

Addiction Treatment and Prevention Minor (18 credits)

The Addiction Treatment and Prevention Minor provides students with a background in addiction, treatment, and prevention. Students have two options in this minor. To complete the academic minor, students must complete 18 credits of coursework. To pursue certification as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, students will need to complete a year-long internship in an accredited substance abuse treatment program. Upon completion of the minor and the bachelor’s degree (in psychology or nursing), students will be eligible to make application to the Board of Examiners for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern. Upon completion of 1,500 hours of internship in a community agency, students will have the prerequisites to sit for the Certification Examination for Addiction Counselors for the State of Nevada.

COU 300        Introduction to Human Services and Counseling (3 credits)
COU 315        Counseling Skills in Human Services (3 credits)
COU 320        Drugs and Behavior (3 credits)
COU 322        Perspective on Addictions (3 credits)
COU 427        Identification & Assessment in Addictions (3 credits)
COU 430        Advanced Professional Issues in Substance Abuse (3 credits)

The following is not required for the minor, but is recommended:
COU 497        Supervised Field Experience  (3 credits)
COU 497        Supervised Field Experience  (3 credits)