Addictions Prevention

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

United States of America, Paradise

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

United States of America , Paradise

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 95

Credit point

18 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 47,351 / year

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Addictions Prevention

About

This minor provides an in-depth review of alcohol/drug prevention strategies, successful prevention programs, prevention addressing the individual, family, peers, school, and community, and the relationship between developmental theories and successful prevention program strategies.

Upon complete of this program, graduates will be able to:

Assess specific approaches, services, and treatments provided at the various levels of care within the total scope of human and counseling services;
Identify federal government mental health, community and prevention agencies and the services these agencies provide;
Examine the current state of Nevada mental health, community and prevention efforts and programs offered;
Describe the principles of effective mental health, community services and addiction/substance abuse prevention;
Analyze relationships between risk factors and problem behaviors of the target populations related to mental health, community and addictions issues.

Disciplines

College of Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

First-Year

3.0 cumulative GPA OR 1120* SAT (evidenced-based reading & writing and math) OR 22 ACT (composite score). *1040 for exams taken prior to March 2016.

Transfer

2.5 GPA in 24 or more transferable college-level credits. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college-level credits must meet the first-year student admission requirements.

Career

Addictions counselor

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 47,351

Application Fee

USD 95

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