Minor in Addiction Counseling & Prevention

Addiction Studies
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Addiction Studies (ADST) is a NAADAC approved education provider with the primary focus of preparing students for Washington state certification as Substance Use Disorder Professionals.

ADST also provides university-level education valuable for students in a variety of disciplines such as health education, criminal justice, social work, psychology and can also enhance effectiveness in personal and career endeavors. Employers are especially eager to hire students with a foundation in Addiction Studies coursework as part of their major expertise.

General Admission Requirements for Addiction Studies

Students should meet with the Director of Addiction Studies following the completion of ADST 300. Transfer students will need to meet with the director to evaluate previous coursework for inclusion in the ADST program.

Students may complete coursework in Addiction Studies that will meet the Washington state certification standards for the Substance Use Disorder Professional credential. Contact your Addiction Studies advisor for a course list.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Addiction Counseling and Prevention Minor

Addiction Studies (ADST) provides a minor with optional practicum that includes university-level education related to substance use disorders valuable for students in a variety of other disciplines such as health education, criminal justice, social work, education, psychology, and other fields of study to enhance the effectiveness of their careers. ADST courses expose students to the multiple demands of working with clients that can be transferred to other work environments. Employers are especially eager to hire students with a foundation in Addiction Studies coursework as part of their major program.

The minor option does not provide all courses required for State Certification.

Minor options are available without the practicum experience for students already working in the field or those who do not plan to work in either prevention or treatment.

Required Courses
ADST 300SURVEY OF ALCOHOL/DRUG PROBLEMS4
ADST 302COUNSELING THEORIES FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONAL4
ADST 303HIV/AIDS AND ADDICTION TREATMENT2
ADST 410COMMUNITY PREVENTION METHODS4
ADST 412PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF ADDICTIONS4
ADST 420ALCOHOL/DRUG CASE MANAGEMENT4
ADST 430ADDICTION TREATMENT WITH FAMILIES4
ADST 440ALCOHOL/DRUG GROUP COUNSELING3
Practicum 1
ADST 350ADDICTION STUDIES PRACTICUM SEMINAR2
ADST 385ADDICTION STUDIES PRACTICUM I2
ADST 485ADDICTION STUDIES PRACTICUM II2
Total Credits35
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Note: minor option available without practicum for students who do not plan to work in the field of Addiction Treatment or Prevention. Contact program director for approval.