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Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, University of Nevada, Reno
Academic Programs
Table of Contents
Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate and Specialization Programs
Gambling Specialization Courses (Online)
Contact Information
Other Resources
CASAT/UNR Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Programs
Minor and Certificate Program in Addiction Treatment Services
The minor, available to all students, is particularly designed for those who are majoring in a health or social service field and are interested in the addiction treatment field as a supplement to their major. Those students majoring in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, and Nursing may find this minor particularly useful. The minor with certificate program is for students who intend to work as CADC’s (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors) or intend become involved in the prevention sciences field.
For more information on the undergraduate minor and certificate program for addiction treatment services, visit the Mountain West ATTC webpage. More Information
Minor in Substance Abuse Prevention Services
The minor in Substance Abuse Prevention Services is available to all students and is particularly designed for those who are majoring in a health or social service field and are interested in the addiction prevention field as a supplement to their major. Those students majoring in Social Work, Psychology, Education, and Human Ecology may find this minor particularly useful.
For more information on the undergraduate minor in substance abuse prevention services, visit the Mountain West ATTC webpage. More Information
CASAT/UNR Graduate Certificate and Specialization Programs
Advanced Certificate Program in Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services
An 18-credit advanced certificate in addiction treatment and prevention services is designed for graduate level students or post master’s degreed individuals who are interested in enhancing their body of knowledge specific to addiction services. It is also useful to other licensed professionals wishing to increase their addiction treatment knowledge and skill.
For more information on the graduate advanced certificate program in addiction treatment and prevention services, visit the Mountain West ATTC webpage. More Information
Addiction Treatment Services Specialization for Master's-level Students in HDFS
Students who seek the Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) may specialize in Addiction Treatment Services.
For more information visit, the HDFS link above, or visit the CASAT Mountain West ATTC webpage.
CASAT/UNR Gambling Specialization Courses (Online)
HCS 439/639– Exploring Gambling Behaviors (3 Credit/45 hours*)
This course will orient students to the definitions, history and incidence of problem and compulsive gambling. Students will learn the characteristics of compulsive gambling behaviors, stages of progression of the disorder of pathological gambling, distinctions and connections to other addictions, as well as the effect on families and communities relative to financial, legal, and social issues. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of gambling in Nevada as an industry and the prevalence of the problem in Nevada compared to other states and countries.
*As of Fall 2008, the 439/639 course will be changed to a 2 credit course (30 hours) to adhere to the 30 hour requirement in Nevada for certifying individuals to become gambling counselor interns.
HCS 440/640: Treatment of Compulsive Gambling (3 credits/45 hours)
Provides a thorough understanding of counseling strategies for compulsive gambling. Provides knowledge and skills to utilize when assessing, planning and implementing treatment. Clinical implications to and applications for individual, family, financial and legal issues of gambling addiction provided. Prerequisite: HCS 439/639.
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CASAT Contact Information
CASAT’s Academic Coordinator:
Meri L. Shadley, Ph.D., MFT, LADC
University of Nevada, Reno, CASAT – Mail Stop 279
(775) 784-6265 or (866) 617-2816
Contact Mary Anne Crane or Terra Hamblin for additional information as well.
University Contact Information
If this is your first class you have attended ant the University of Nevada, Reno, or if you are a continuing student and did not attend the previous semester, you will also need to submit the university application form. Go to www.ss.unr.edu/admissions to obtain this form.
Detailed information about all CASAT/UNR Academic Programs.
Other Resources (not academic)
CASAT SAPTA-sponsored Distance Learning
CASAT Prevention Distance Learning