This minor addresses the treatment of addictions. Basic individual and group counseling techniques are introduced including cognitive, behavioral, and affective strategies. Treatment guidelines are discussed for working with special populations
Addictions Treatment
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 47,351 / Year
Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023
Addictions Treatment
About
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of psychoactive drugs;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of substances on the nervous system;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the categories of drugs and their various effects on behavior;
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and models of prevention;
- Demonstrate knowledge of treatment modalities;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the interconnection between mental/emotional health and drug use.
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.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 44
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 61
Career
- Addictions counselor
Fee Information
Application Fee 95
How to Apply
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- RSVP for an undergraduate admissions event
- Apply as an undergraduate degree seeking student
- Apply as a non-degree seeking student
Addictions Treatment
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
United States of America, Paradise