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Capella’s MS in Addiction Studies provides you with treatment and intervention skills. You’ll focus on established standards, evidence-based practices, and ethics, including awareness and sensitivity to the complex needs of a multicultural society.
ADD5004 |
Survey of Research in Human Development for Addiction Professionals
This course presents theories of human development and behavior throughout the lifecycle. Learners examine approaches for researching human development, including personality and moral development theory. Learners also focus on the developing person by applying biological, psychological, and addiction concepts. Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
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ADD5106 |
Assessment of Addiction
Learners in this course examine the addiction-specific assessment process and apply assessment principles, measurement constructs, and testing strategies to evaluate diverse clients with a range of presenting issues. In addition, learners analyze screening and assessment results to diagnose substance-use disorders and determine goals and treatment recommendations. Learners also analyze legal, ethical, and cultural considerations related to screening and assessment in addiction treatment. |
4 quarter credits |
ADD5107 |
Principles of Integrated Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
Learners in this course examine diagnostic categories, professional literature, and current issues associated with an integrated addiction treatment model. Learners also explore the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) classifications and diagnostic issues associated with multicultural populations. |
4 quarter credits |
ADD5217 |
Ethical and Legal Issues in Addiction Treatment
In this course, learners evaluate current legal and ethical guidelines used in the addiction profession. Learners apply decision-making models and formulate effective collaboration strategies used to resolve legal and ethical issues that arise when working with children, adults, couples, and families. Learners also analyze how personal belief systems influence addiction professionals’ responses to those issues. |
4 quarter credits |
ADD5258 |
Group Therapy in Addiction Treatment
In this course, learners explore group counseling as an important aspect of addictions treatment, recovery, and relapse prevention. Learners develop a personal model of group treatment for substance-related and addictive disorders that is informed by counseling and group theories; ethical, legal, and cultural considerations; and group development models. |
4 quarter credits |
"Little things—faint memories, unique word choices—can often lead to important discoveries, helping clients find solutions and coping strategies as they navigate life’s path. In the clinic, focus on these small matters."
Simone Lambert, PhD
School of Counseling and Human Services Faculty Member
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Our program features rigorous online coursework plus added support outside the courseroom to help you begin work immediately toward that next step in your career.
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You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and advise you through every step of your educational journey.
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As Americans die every day from overdoses, the demand for trained addiction professionals continues.
A degree in addiction studies could lead you to a satisfying career helping others overcome substance use issues.
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Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our Master’s in Addiction Studies degree.
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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