Minor in Addictions Counseling
Addictions Counseling
Become a certified substance abuse counselor
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services offers a Minor in Addictions Counseling. This minor provides required coursework and fieldwork experience to be eligible for Massachusetts certification as a substance abuse counselor. Program graduates are prepared to take the required certification and state licensing examinations. Students are provided an in-depth knowledge of alcohol/addictions treatment programs and current treatment modalities.
Students must take two field placement courses, totaling 300 hours, in an alcohol/addictions treatment facility. This experience allows students to work on the core functions of substance abuse counseling: assessment, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, client education and documentation.
For more information, please contact kerri_augusto@williamjames.edu
Curriculum Overview
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services Required Courses:
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)
Addictions Counseling Minor Required Courses:
- BSAP303 - Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
- BSAP313 - Special Topics in Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
- BSPY330 - Introduction to Group and Family Work (3 credits)
- BSAP403 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling I (3 credits)
- BSAP413 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling II (3 credits)
One of the following rotating electives:
- BSHS201 - Introduction to Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- BSPY203 - Helpers and Heroes (3 credits)
- BSPY211 - Theories of Personality (3 credits)
- BSSC217L - Nutritional Psychology Lab (3 credits)
- BSANTH220 - Ethnic Identity and Social Stratification (3 credits)
- BSHS321 - Professional Issues in Human Services (3 credits)
- BSPY340 - Contemporary Topics in Psychology: Popular Culture (3 credits)
- BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)
Program Director
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kerri Agusto.
Kerri Augusto, PhD
Associate Professor, BS in Psychology and Human Services
Director, Undergraduate Studies
kerri_augusto@williamjames.edu