The Master of Arts in Addiction Studies is designed to trains students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in settings that treat substance use disorders. The degree aligns with ICRC standards and prepares students to become Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the state of Kentucky. The program requires 30 credit hours of study.
Addiction Studies Core Courses - 30 hours
- COUN 533 Legal & Ethical issues in Counseling
- COUN 535 Psychological Assessment in Clinical Practice
- COUN 636 Theory and Practice of Multicultural Counseling
- COUN 637 Group Counseling
- HSRV 531 Motivation, Change, and Treatment in Addictions
- HSRV 532 Psychopharmacology & Addictions
- HSRV 533 Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment
- HSRV 534 Clinical Management of Addictions
- HSRV 535 Co-occurring Disorders
- HSRV 536 Advanced Topics: Street Drugs