Bachelor of Science - Addiction Counseling

Program Description

Classes and field work with the Addiction Counselling bachelor of science introduces students the best ways to help those with alcohol, tobacco, drug, gambling and other process addictions.

This program is offered through the Department of Community Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy. Students graduating from these programs meet the training requirements to become a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Minnesota, and typically have employment opportunities in counseling, clinical, educational, health, industrial/organizational and community settings. Students also have ample opportunities to continue graduate training in psychology-related areas.

In order to be eligible for the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor license students are required to complete a two-semester internship (880 hours total).  All applicants for licensure are required to complete a fingerprint based criminal background check after submitting licensure application. A formal application and interview are required after the completion of 60 credits. Information about the application process can be found on the CPCF website. Completion of this process does not guarantee admission to the Addiction Counseling major; please see program website for additional information.

Additional program distinctions include:

• Promotes a person-centered and individualized approach to treating addiction, which includes both traditional abstinence-based treatment and harm reduction 
• Curriculum incorporates cross-cultural competency throughout coursework and includes education and training opportunities to work with a variety of specialized populations