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The Bachelor of Science with a major in Addiction Studies program provides the knowledge and skills required to provide assessment, prevention, referral and treatment services to individuals and families who experience addictive disorders. The curriculum emphasizes alcohol and other drug addictions while exploring the broader range of addictive behaviors (e.g., gambling and sexual) and the co-occurrence of other mental disorders with addiction are considered as well.

The curriculum is interdisciplinary and includes courses in the psychological and biological sciences and humanities, in addition to addiction studies. Students have the option of participating in a clinical internship contingent upon their educational goals. Students can conveniently pursue their degree on a part-time or a full-time basis. Transfer credit from an associate’s degree may shorten the length of time needed to complete the program. Courses in addiction studies are scheduled during the evening to accommodate working students and caregivers.

Completion of the Bachelor of Science with a major in Addiction Studies satisfies the educational requirements for substance use certification in the state of Michigan.

For undergraduates who are not majoring in Addiction Studies but who would like to have additional knowledge in this area, an 18-credit minor is also available. Visit the Addiction Studies minor catalog page for more information.

Students who already have a bachelor's degree in a relevant major related to addiction studies (e.g. human services, psychology, sociology or social work) may be interested in the Post-degree Certificate in Addiction Studies. The certificate meets the minimum educational requirements to initiate a development plan (for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)) with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). Employment opportunities may be enhanced for graduates who begin employment and submit a development plan to MCBAP. Visit the Post-degree Certificate in Addiction Studies catalog page for more information.