Addiction Studies (ADST) provides a minor with optional practicum that includes university-level education related to substance use disorders valuable for students in a variety of other disciplines such as health education, criminal justice, social work, education, psychology, and other fields of study to enhance the effectiveness of their careers. ADST courses expose students to the multiple demands of working with clients that can be transferred to other work environments. Employers are especially eager to hire students with a foundation in Addiction Studies coursework as part of their major program.

The minor option does not provide all courses required for State Certification.

Minor options are available without the practicum experience for students already working in the field or those who do not plan to work in either prevention or treatment.

Required Courses
ADST 300	SURVEY OF ALCOHOL/DRUG PROBLEMS	4
ADST 302	COUNSELING THEORIES FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL	4
ADST 303	HIV/AIDS AND ADDICTION TREATMENT	2
ADST 410	COMMUNITY PREVENTION METHODS	4
ADST 412	PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF ADDICTIONS	4
ADST 420	ALCOHOL/DRUG CASE MANAGEMENT	4
ADST 430	ADDICTION TREATMENT WITH FAMILIES	4
ADST 440	ALCOHOL/DRUG GROUP COUNSELING	3
Practicum 1
ADST 350	ADDICTION STUDIES PRACTICUM SEMINAR	2
ADST 385	ADDICTION STUDIES PRACTICUM I	2
ADST 485	ADDICTION STUDIES PRACTICUM II	2
Total Credits		35

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Note: minor option available without practicum for students who do not plan to work in the field of Addiction Treatment or Prevention. Contact program director for approval.