This minor introduces students to the issues associated with supporting people involved with addictive behaviors. Students will study the foundational principles of providing counseling services to individuals with addiction issues as well as the disease model and characteristic needs of this population. NOTE: This minor may not be declared with the following majors: BS Human Services: Addictions Studies or BS Psychology: Addictions Studies.

Students will have the opportunity to:

1. Identify the characteristics and behaviors of people with addictive behaviors, such as substance use disorder, gambling, video gaming, eating disorders, sex addiction, and other compulsive behaviors..
2. Describe explanations for addictive behaviors.
3. Apply knowledge of addictive behaviors to suggest treatment strategies.

Minor Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
PSY 515	Core Principles of Addiction	4
PSY 604	Counseling Theories	4
PSY 610	Understanding the Disease Model of Addictions	4
PSY 625	Foundations of Addiction Counseling	4
SOC 612	Issues of Addiction in Special Populations	4
Total Credits		20