The rising number of drug-related deaths in the United States makes clear the need for more behavioral health care workers in the field of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). With a strong background in theory, research, and current perspectives on prevention and treatment, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a track in Addiction Studies is designed to address the challenges associated with these disorders and educate students preparing for careers in counseling, recovery services, advocacy, and public health.

Program graduates will be workforce ready and well-positioned for success in the competitive job market and for graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. This program is designed to meet the educational requirements necessary for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensure. After the completion of the B.A. degree, licensure generally requires passing an exam, completing a case study, and documenting 4,000 hours of post-baccalaureate supervised counseling in the area of SUD. LADC licensing requirements vary by state.

Professional positions associated with SUD counselling and advocacy are growing and offer many career opportunities.

Psychology Core (16 credits)

PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 205 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
PSY 205L - Statistics Lab Credits: 1
PSY 206 - Experimental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 404 - Sensation and Perception Credits: 3

Or

PSY 407 - Introduction to Neuroscience Credits: 3
PSY 408 - Coordinating Seminar Credits: 3

Addiction Studies Track (24 credits)

PSY 250 - Psychological Disorders Credits: 3
PSY 301 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
PSY 309 - Health Psychology: An Integrated Approach to Behavioral Healthcare Credits: 3
PSY 402 - Counseling Theory and Practice Credits: 3
PSY 450 - Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Credits: 3
PSY 451 - Ethics in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Credits: 3
SW 315 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment Credits: 3
A 200 level psychology elective Credits / Units: 3