Foundations of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling Major
Psychology, B.A.
Students can complete this degree and receive graduate credit towards a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or enter directly into the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling track of this master’s degree. Students will explore and identify the causes of substance abuse disorders and develop the skills to assess, diagnose, and treat people with substance disorders in individual and group settings.
Degree requirements for the Foundations of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavior/Social Science Electives | 6 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| MAT 120 | Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Developmental Psychology Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Experiential Elective 2 | 6 | |
| PSY 216 | Psychology of Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| PSY 240 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 250 | Behavioral Research Methods | 3 |
| or INT 250 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences | |
| PSY 321 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 340 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 346 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 361 | Principles of Case Management | 3 |
| PSY 370 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 380 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 406 | Counseling Ethics and Professional Development | 3 |
| or PSY 535 | Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice | |
| PSY 430 | Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 540 | Individual and Family Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders | |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 32 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
Students must choose one of the following courses: PSY 205 Child Development, PSY 206 Adolescent and Adult Development, PSY 209 Growth and Development.
- 2
Students must choose six credits from the following list: PSY 285 Psychology in the Field, PSY 400 Psychology Capstone, PSY 495 Independent Research, PSY 498 Psychology Internship, PSY 499 Psychology Internship WEL 400 Leadership in Practice, WEL 440 Leadership in Practice.