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Master of Science in Addiction Counseling
Harold Abel School of Social and Behavorial Sciences
General Addiction Counseling specialization
Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast-growing field of addiction counseling. This master's program in Addiction Counseling is designed to develop professionals trained in the areas of addiction counseling, treatment, and prevention. There is a particular emphasis on treating addictions and co-occurring mental health illnesses, which can improve the possibility that your clients will complete treatment and have better post-treatment outcomes. The curriculum covers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to offer integrated services and treat co-occurring disorders in an addiction counseling or general clinical setting. This rigorous program includes online course work, residencies, and clinical experiences. People likely to be interested in this specialization include addiction prevention and treatment professionals who wish to pursue licensure or certification†, or advance to supervisory or leadership positions in the field.
This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.
Residency Requirements: Two six-day residential colloquia (COUN-R5940, COUN-R5941). See residential colloquia details.
Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.
Total Program:
92
quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
Next Start Date: April 12, 2010
Credit:
$423
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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- COUN5003 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
- COUN5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
- COUN5106 - Assessment, Tests, and Measures
- COUN5107 - Principles of Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment*
- COUN5214 - Theories of Personality
- COUN5215 - Professional and Scientific Ethics for Counselors/Therapists
- COUN5221 - Mental Health Counseling
- COUN5239 - Theories of Psychotherapy
- COUN5241 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy*
- COUN5279 - Life Planning and Career Development
- COUN5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
All academic courses listed below are 10-week online courses. Each includes specific residential colloquia or clinical experiences. Learners must complete prerequisites and residency and clinical experience requirements to be eligible to complete each course in the sequence.
- COUN5940 - Addiction Counseling Pre-Practicum Course I* AND
- COUN-R5940 - Addiction Counseling Residential Colloquium I* - non-credit
- COUN5941 - Addiction Counseling Pre-Practicum Course II* AND
- COUN-R5941 - Addiction Counseling Residential Colloquium II* - non-credit
- COUN6402 - Addiction Counseling Clinical Practicum*
- COUN6431 - Addiction Counseling Clinical Internship I*
- COUN6432 - Addiction Counseling Clinical Internship II*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- COUN5108 - Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior*
- COUN5225 - Human Sexuality
- COUN5258 - Group Therapy and Treatment of Compulsive and Addictive Behaviors
- COUN5260 - Theories and Models for the Treatment of Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors
- COUN5262 - Interventions with Substance Abuse and Dependence
- COUN5264 - Current Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment
- COUN5945 - Addiction Counseling Integrative Project*
†Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements, contact the designated school representative.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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