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Addiction Counseling

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 competencies defined by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, which is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the federal government. Students examine the theoretical foundations and research about substance abuse/addictions 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. Internships are arranged in the student's local community. Contact faculty advisor Dr. Iris Wilkinson for more information at iris.wilkinson@washburn.edu

Certificate of Completion in Addiction Counseling

Students with the equivalent of an associate's degree may complete the following specific course work, which fulfills the requirements to be employed by a Kansas state, SRS-AAPS, licensed program.

Course # Course Name Credit Hours
HS 210
Introduction to Addictions
3
HS 211
Addictions Treatment
3
HS 212
Addiction Services Coordination
3
HS 312 Substance Abuse & Other Disabilities 3
HS 325 Group Work in Human Services 3
HS 411 Family Issues in Human Services
3
HS 415
Advanced Methods in Addiction Counseling
3
HS 445
Legal and Ethical Issues
3
HS 450 Multicultural Issues in Human Services 3
HS 380 Internship as assigned with faculty advisor 3
    30 Hours

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