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
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Addictions Treatment
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
United States of America, Paradise
Duration 4 year(s)
Tuition Fee
USD 47,351 / year
Next Intake 28-Aug-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.
Career
- Addictions counselor
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
USD 47,351Application Fee
USD 95How to Apply
- Request information about undergraduate admissions and be placed on our mailing list
- Sign up for a campus tour
- 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
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