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 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, ASSESSMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS	4
ADST 544	TREATING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS	4
ADST 548	MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT	2
ADST 602	ADST PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO	2
Total Credits		40