Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 17 courses 48 total credits
The Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders degree is for learners who wish to pursue careers as addiction counseling professionals, treating individuals with substance abuse\dependency disorders and also able to integrate Christian principles into their counseling practice and to apply that knowledge in a counseling setting. With a master‛s in addiction counseling, graduates may be prepared to own and operate their own counseling clinic or work in a variety of settings including private practice, substance abuse clinics, group practices, and hospital settings. The demand for licensed addiction counselors is expected to grow in both the public and private sectors in the foreseeable future. A master's degree is a required step for individuals seeking the highest level of licensing and/or certification in many states. The coursework that prepares students for licensure focuses on a variety of topics, including: theories of addiction, drug classification, assessment, and treatment; professional counseling orientation and ethics; counseling theories; group counseling theory and practice; social and cultural diversity issues in counseling; psychopharmacology theories of drug abuse, addiction, and treatment; psychiatric disorders in combination with an alcohol and/or drug abuse disorder; family issues and addictive disorders; diagnostics, assessment and treatment; and counseling chemically dependent adolescents.
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