Applied Studies: Addiction Counseling
North Central University’s Applied Studies: Addiction Counseling program emphasizes the importance of interpersonal and cross-cultural communications, prepares you for Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselor licensure.
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Interested in earning your degree in Applied Studies: Addiction Counseling?
What sets us apart
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Skills you’ll gain
When you graduate from the Addiction Counseling program, you’ll be prepared with skills and knowledge in:
- The history of alcohol and drug counseling, pharmacology, assessment, counseling theories and case management responsibilities.
- The approaches, methods, and techniques used by addiction counselors.
- How to counsel individuals and groups, highlighting different techniques and emphasizing the importance of interpersonal and cross-cultural communications.
- How to effectively assess and diagnose clients’ individual needs, manage their cases for the best results, keep accurate reports and records and determine when referral or intervention is necessary.
- Leadership and teamwork skills.
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Potential careers
You could work in a variety of settings, including:
- Substance abuse centers
- Outpatient mental health centers
- Correctional facilities
- Prison and juvenile detention centers
- Public and private hospitals
- Social service facilities
- Family services
- Nursing homes
Requirements
All students must complete the General Education Core and Christian Studies Core. General electives may be added or an optional minor may be selected. You need 124 total credit hours to complete an Applied Studies: Community Development degree.