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-unit 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 300 | Introduction to Human Services and Counseling | 3.00 |
| COU 315 | Counseling Skills in Human Services | 3.00 |
Addiction Treatment & Prevention Emphasis (12 credits)
Choose four of six COU electives.
| COU 320 | Drugs and Behavior | 3.00 |
| COU 322 | Perspectives On Addiction | 3.00 |
| COU 405 | Group Practice | 3.00 |
| COU 427 | Identification and Assessment in Addictions | 3.00 |
| COU 430 | Advanced Professional Issues in Substance Abuse | 3.00 |
COU 497 is not required for the minor, but is recommended if a student intends to pursue a certification and licensure in addiction treatment. COU 497 can count to fulfill the Psychology BA Direct Learning requirement.
| COU 497 | Supervised Field Experience | 4.00 |