Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 20 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse is designed to meet the needs of learners who wish to pursue entry- level careers as addiction counselors/behavioral health technicians. The demand for addiction counselors is expected to grow in both the public and private sectors in the near future. A bachelor’s degree is the first step for individuals seeking certification/licensure in many states. Graduates from this degree program are prepared to meet the minimum academic requirements for licensure in Arizona as Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselors and Licensed Substance Abuse Technicians. Additionally, program graduates from many other states will be academically prepared to begin the process of seeking certification and/or licensure in their home states. Licensing and/or certification requirements may vary from state to state, and it is the student’s responsibility to check the requirements in specific states.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Counseling with an Emphasis in | 72 credits |
| Total Electives | 8-14 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse | 120 credits |
Substance Abuse Major Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PCN-490 | Practicum | 4 |
| PCN-491 | Practicum II | 4 |
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