Preparation of addiction professionals is becoming more important in response to the advances in research. Our curriculum is designed to prepare counselors, as well as related professionals such as social workers, criminal justice personnel, psychologists, and nurses, for effective practice based on TAP 21 competencies defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the federal government. Students examine the theoretical foundations and research about substance abuse and learn clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral processes, service coordination, counseling, educational methods, documentation and professional/ ethical responsibilities.
All classes are available in a Web-based, online format. However, the Kansas BSRB currently requires that two of the skills courses be taken at the physical location of the institution in order to be eligible. Internships are arranged in the student's local community. Contact the Human Services Department for more information at human-services@washburn.edu.
Students with the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree may complete the following specific course work, which fulfills the requirements to be eligible for licensing with Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a licensed addictions counselor.
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Course # |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
HS 312/512 |
Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorders |
3 |
|
HS 317/517 |
Addictions Treatment |
3 |
|
HS 324/524 |
Addiction Services Coordination |
3 |
|
*HS 325 |
Group Work in Human Services |
3 |
|
HS 410 |
Pharmacology and Substance Use Disorders |
3 |
|
HS 411 |
Family Issues in Human Services |
3 |
|
*HS 415/515 |
Methods of Individual Addiction Counseling |
3 |
|
HS 445 |
Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues in Human Services |
3 |
|
**HS 495/595 |
Research and Evaluation |
3 |
|
*HS 280/281/380 |
First Internship as assigned by faculty advisor |
3 |
|
*HS 281/380/481 |
Second Internship as assigned by faculty advisor |
3 |
|
|
|
33 Hours |
*Two of these courses must be taken at the physical location of the institution for students graduating after 7/1/2013
**This course is required for students graduating after 7/1/2012
Note: The BSRB requires a Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession (e.g., Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, etc.). BSW and MSW students have different requirements to become licensed and should contact the BSRB for more information.
Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board (BSRB)
National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
TAP 21 competencies
Washburn University
Human Services Department
Benton Hall Room 311
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone: 785.670.2116
Fax: 785.670.1027
Email: human-services@washburn.edu