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Addiction Studies, Master of Arts (MA)

This online program is designed for students who are currently in a master’s degree program or who have attended or completed a master’s degree within the previous three years. Students are required to bring in 16 credits of graduate level coursework from a current or a previous (in the past three years)  accredited master's level behavioral health program. Students who do not have a master's level research course included in a previous or current program will be required to complete ADST 582 or other approved graduate level research course.  

A practicum option may be available for students and can count toward Washington State Certification required hours. 

Admission Requirements
  • Overall Grade Point Average 3.0 or above. 
  • Current resume.
  • Statement of intent/essay.
  • 2 professional references.
  • Other requirements described from Graduate Programs.

Note: MA Addiction Studies students wanting the SUDP in WA state will also need to complete: 1,500 hours in an approved Behavioral Health Agency NAADAC, NCC AP exam. Addiction Studies will provide support for students interested in this option.

Required Courses
ADST 501RELAPSE PREVENTION2
ADST 502COUNSELING THEORIES FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS2
ADST 503HIV/AIDS AND ADDICTION TREATMENT2
ADST 504ADOLESCENT ADDICTION ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT4
ADST 505ADDICTION GROUP COUNSELING2
ADST 512PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS4
ADST 520CASE MANAGEMENT4
ADST 530ADDICTION TREATMENT WITH FAMILIES AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS4
ADST 535CONFIDENTIALITY, LAW AND ETHICS FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL4
ADST 542SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS4
ADST 544TREATING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS4
ADST 548MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT2
ADST 602ADST PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO2
Total Credits40