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Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023
Addiction Studies Minor
Description
The minor in Addiction Studies is intended for undergraduate students who are:
- Majoring in a health profession (i.e., nursing, health services administration, physician assistant) where knowledge about addiction is essential.
- Majoring in psychology, social work or human services where knowledge and skills related to addiction provides a critical enhancement.
- Majoring in criminal justice where knowledge about addiction is essential.
- Interested in further enhancing their knowledge related to addiction and expanding their employment opportunities.
The minor in Addiction Studies totals 18 credit hours.
Substance Use Certification
The Michigan Board of Certified Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) awards substance use-related credentials such as the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential (CADC). Employment opportunities may be enhanced for graduates who begin employment and submit a development plan to MCBAP following graduation. Additional requirements (examination and clinical hours) are the responsibility of the graduate and require working directly with the employer to pursue certification following supervised practice.
Requirements for the Addiction Studies Minor (18 credits)
The curriculum has two components:
1. A Core of Four Required Courses (12 credits):
- ADS 1000 Introduction to Addiction Studies (3 credits)
- ADS 1200 Assessment of Substance Use Disorders (3 credits)
- ADS 2410 Techniques of Individual Counseling (3 credits)
- ADS 4360 Family Theory and Therapy (3 credits)