Bachelor of Arts

Psychology—Counseling and Substance Abuse Concentration: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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Program
Psychology

In addition to the general psychology mission, the primary goals of this concentration are to deepen students understanding of substance use disorders, to facilitate the development of addiction counseling competencies that are associated with positive treatment outcomes and to increase the student’s level of confidence relative to providing substance abuse evaluation, education and treatment services.

Learning Outcomes

In addition to the general psychology outcomes, students will:

  • Identify, define and explain the key terminology, concepts, principles, theories and models for conceptualizing substance abuse and dependence from the field of psychology.
  • Differentiate between the different substance abuse disorders using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders #4, Text Revision (DSM IV-TR).
  • Identify strategies for engaging and retaining the substance abuser and significant others in treatment.

Psychology with Counseling and Substance Abuse Concentration B.A. Progress to Completion Requirements:

Program Credit Requirement: 56 credits (including 4 credit minimum internship)

PSY 101 – minimum grade of C

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