Online Addiction Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Department of Psychology offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Addiction Studies, Louisiana's first online Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. Also available to the students, within the degree program requirements, are concentrations in substance abuse counseling and prevention specialist that meet the academic requirements towards certification by the Louisiana State Board.

Entry Requirements

1. Earn Minimum 2.35 Cumulative High School GPA

2. 18 or Higher ACT English Subscore (450 SAT) AND 19 or Higher ACT Math Subscore (460 SAT)

3. High School Core GPA 2.00 or 20 ACT (940 SAT)

International applicants
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International first time freshman must have completed a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school graduation, and have academic records comparable to those required to meet the freshman admission standards.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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The Department of Psychology offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Addiction Studies, Louisiana's first online Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. Also available to the students, within the degree program requirements, are concentrations in substance abuse counseling and prevention specialist that meet the academic requirements towards certification by the Louisiana State Board.

Entry Requirements

1. Earn Minimum 2.35 Cumulative High School GPA

2. 18 or Higher ACT English Subscore (450 SAT) AND 19 or Higher ACT Math Subscore (460 SAT)

3. High School Core GPA 2.00 or 20 ACT (940 SAT)

International applicants
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International first time freshman must have completed a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school graduation, and have academic records comparable to those required to meet the freshman admission standards.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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Provides graduates in the addiction studies field with a strong psychological focus. This addition complements the area of psychology.

Students are prepared for work in education, prevention and treatment programs in the alcohol, tobacco and other drug fields.

The degree will be useful for students who wish to be employed in the area of service provision or program development within the alcohol and other drug areas.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The cycle of addiction comes from many behaviors - substance abuse, alcohol dependence, gambling, video games, shopping and exercise can all take over personal lives. SNHU’s BA in Psychology with a focus on addiction studies can help you understand how people’s habits and activities, good and bad, can evolve into an addiction and how that cycle can be treated.

This Concentration in Addictions explores the theories and contemporary research of addictive behaviors, preparing students to both understand the compulsions themselves and the people they affect. The SNHU program pairs the fundamentals of addictions with a solid foundation in psychology to teach you the knowledge and skills you need to address a broad band of situations involving addictions.

Identify, Understand and Manage Addictive Behavior with an Addiction Studies Degree
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When you enroll in the addictions studies program, you will develop an understanding of biopsychology and how it affects behavior. You will also look at the social causes of addictive actions and learn how to identify, prevent and approach treatments and situations as they relate to the people it affects, their families, community and society. Furthermore, the Addictions concentration looks very closely at current research and issues, giving you the foundation to examine the moral and ethical issues that go along with this hotly debated topic.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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Study your MSc in Alcohol and Drug Studies at University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Paisley Campus.

Modules studied include: Understanding Substance Use and Addiction (Trimester 1), Change and Intervention Methods (Trimester 1) and Placement (Trimester 2).

Influences on behaviour change, including policy, legal, educational, psychosocial and pharmacological approaches will be examined. Current and emerging themes are paid attention and the evidence base scrutinised, including:

harm reduction
recovery
treatment within the criminal justice system
blood-borne viruses
mental health
child protection
The philosophy which underpins the course is that all drug problems, including alcohol or other related problems, involve an interaction between the drug, the individual and the environment, providing a critical perspective on substance use.

The evidence base for policies and interventions such as harm reduction and abstinence based recovery are also scrutinised. The course offers flexibility and can be studied full-time or part-time via distance learning.

The Pg Certificate is studied part-time over one academic year while the Pg Diploma can be studied full-time over one year or two years part-time. Entry to the Masters’ research project is based on successful completion of the Pg Diploma; it can be studied in Trimester 3 during the summer, or in Trimester 1 and 2.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant degree (any social science; medicine; health; law; social work).

Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training plus three years’ experience of working with alcohol and/or drug-related issues. Such applicants will be required to complete written work in order to demonstrate their academic ability.

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