Nevada State University Catalogs - Counseling Minor (emphasis in Addiction Treatment and Prevention)

Counseling Minor (emphasis in Addiction Treatment and Prevention)

Students interested in careers involving counseling or therapy are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor in counseling. The counseling minor will provide students with generalized training in addiction, treatment, and prevention.

Upon completion of the 18- credit minor and their bachelor’s degree (in psychology or other human services field), students may wish to apply to the Board of Examiners for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern. The 4,000-hour supervision requirement is reduced to 1,500 supervised hours for individuals who have completed 18 credits in addiction studies. After completing 1,500 hours at a community agency, students will have the pre-requisites needed to take the Certification Examination for Addiction Counselors for the State of Nevada.

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (18 credits)

Counseling Core (6 credits)

COU 300Introduction to Human Services and Counseling

3.00

COU 315Counseling Skills in Human Services

3.00

Addiction Treatment & Prevention Emphasis (12 credits)

COU 320Drugs and Behavior

3.00

COU 322Perspectives On Addiction

3.00

COU 427Identification and Assessment in Addictions

3.00

COU 430Advanced Professional Issues in Substance Abuse

3.00

The following is not required for the minor, but is recommended:
COU 497/PSY 497Supervised Field Experience

4.00