Online Psychology Addiction Counseling Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling is a degree designed to help prepare students for careers in addiction counseling and to provide experienced professionals with a graduate degree that may help them advance in their field.

This program is structured around courses that address fundamental aspects of individual and family counseling, and healthcare ethics as well as addiction specific topics related to the assessment, treatment, and prevention of substance abuse.

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

High School Transcripts

An official high school transcript or its equivalent. Waived if student has completed at least 15 credits of college level course work.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts for all previous college credit earned.

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Minimum GPA Requirement

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for all previous high school or college credit.

Conditional Acceptance

Students will be Conditionally Accepted pending successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I. Upon successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I students will be fully Accepted. This requirement is waived for students awarded Transfer Credit for CMP160 - English Composition I.

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The Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling is a degree designed to help prepare students for careers in addiction counseling and to provide experienced professionals with a graduate degree that may help them advance in their field. This program is structured around courses that address fundamental theories of individual and family counseling as well as addiction-specific topics related to the treatment and prevention of substance abuse.

Potential Careers

Students who earn a Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling typically pursue the following careers:

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Family Counselor
Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologist
School Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary
Students who complete the Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling degree graduate with a solid understanding of addiction, including its psychological and neurological aspects and appropriate treatments, as well as theories of substance abuse prevention and approaches to counseling both individuals and families.

Students pursuing this degree must complete prerequisite courses in Research in Counseling, Addiction Counseling Theory and Practice, and Psychology of Addiction. Aspen University students are encouraged to tailor their degree to match their specific educational and professional goals by selecting a series of courses from an array of electives such as Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders, Addiction Counseling and Families, Psychopharmacology for Counselors, and Counseling and Spirituality.

Prior to graduation, students seeking licensure will complete a counseling practicum; students who are already licensed, or who are not interested in seeking licensure, will complete a research based project.

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

Bachelor's Degree Transcripts

Evidence of a bachelor’s degree in the form of official transcripts from an accredited/approved institution, or an equivalently certified degree from a recognized foreign college or university. Official transcripts of all previous baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate study must be sent directly to Aspen University by the granting institution(s).

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Textbooks - $1600

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Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Addiction and Recovery prepares you for a career focused on impacting the lives of individuals and their families where substance abuse is present. This program provides you with a comprehension of addictive substances and their effects, therapy and counseling techniques, and methods of addiction recovery.

In addition to providing insight into the development and influence of personality based on psychological theories, courses will immerse you in discussions on diverse theoretical approaches of counseling and psychotherapy by evaluating associated methods and techniques from a biblical context.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

Other Fees

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Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Addiction and Recovery prepares you for a career focused on impacting the lives of individuals and their families where substance abuse is present. This program provides you with a comprehension of addictive substances and their effects, therapy and counseling techniques, and methods of addiction recovery.

In addition to providing insight into the development and influence of personality based on psychological theories, courses will immerse you in discussions on diverse theoretical approaches of counseling and psychotherapy by evaluating associated methods and techniques from a biblical context.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

Other Fees

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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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