Behavioral Health, Master of Arts (MA)
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| Required Core Courses | ||
| ADST 501 | RELAPSE PREVENTION | 2 |
| ADST 502 | COUNSELING THEORIES FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS | 2 |
| ADST 503 | HIV/AIDS AND ADDICTION TREATMENT | 2 |
| ADST 504 | ADOLESCENT ADDICTION ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT | 4 |
| ADST 505 | ADDICTION GROUP COUNSELING | 2 |
| ADST 512 | PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS | 4 |
| ADST 520 | CASE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| ADST 530 | ADDICTION TREATMENT WITH FAMILIES AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS | 4 |
| ADST 535 | CONFIDENTIALITY, LAW AND ETHICS FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL | 4 |
| ADST 542 | SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS | 4 |
| ADST 544 | TREATING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS | 4 |
| ADST 602 | ADST PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO | 2 |
| Specialized Content | ||
| ADST 548 | MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT | 2 |
| ADST 550 | SPIRITUALITY AND ADDICTION | 4 |
| ADST 552 | PROCESS ADDICTIONS | 4 |
| ADST 554 | TRAUMA INFORMED CARE | 4 |
| ADST 555 | FOOD AND ADDICTION | 4 |
| ADST 582 | RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE | 4 |
Optional Practicum | ||
| ADST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING PRACTICUM | ||
| ADST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING PRACTICUM II | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Students who successfully earn an MA in Behavioral Health from EWU should be able to do the following
- adapt therapeutic responses to client stated recovery goals;
- apply NAADAC ethical decision-making model to address an ethical dilemma;
- create a treatment plan that demonstrates knowledge of ASAM Criteria;
- determine the types of medications used to treat substance use disorders;
- develop an effective continuum of recovery plan to reduce consequences of substance abuse
- evaluate the neurobehavioral effects of psychoactive substances on the brain and body;
- incorporating the needs of diverse clients.