addiction_specialization

Addiction Treatment Services Specialization

41-44 credit degree

HDFS Course Requirements:

Foundation Courses: 3 credits in each of the following areas 12 credits
- Human Development (HDFS 631 a-e, or 720)
- Family Studies (HDFS 636, 638, 658, or 730)
  - Either 720 or 730 must be included
- Individual & Family Resiliency (HDFS 745)
- Ethics in Human Services (HDFS 680)
Research Courses 6 credits
- Reserach Methods (HDFS 771)
- Statistics (600 level or above)
Specialization Courses 14 credits
- REQUIRED
  - Assessment (CAS 759 or CEP 642b) 3 credits
  - Treatment (CAS 760 and CAS 761) 6 credits
- Electives 5 credits
  - Prevention & Early Intervention in Addictions (CAS 658) 3 credits
  - The Neuroscience of Addiction (CAS 712) 2 credits
  - Special Topics in Addiction (CAS 659)
    - Examples of courses available (varies 1-3 credits)
      - Special Populations: Women, Adolescents, Elderly, GLBT
      - Clinical Issues: Supervision, Treatment of Gambling Disorders, Other Addictions, Peri-natal Substance Abuse.
      - Special Factors: HIV/AIDS, Criminal Justice, Disabilities
      - Administration: Grant Writing, Program Development & Evaluation, Confidentiality, Working with Managed Care
- Overview (CAS 640) or its equivalent is a prerequisite for completeing this specialization
Internship in Addiction Treatment (HDFS 792) 6 credits
Professional Paper/ Project/ Comp (HDFS 796) 3 credits OR
Thesis (HDFS 797) 6 credits

Please contact Meri Shadley (784.6265) at CASAT or the HDFS department for further information.