Degree Concentration
in Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling

The Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling offers a concentration in Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling that may lead to a graduate certificate.  Any student may elect to pursue a program of specialization in this area. 

The Addictions and Substance Abuse counseling program is approved by the Certification Board for Addictions Professionals of Florida (CBAPF Approved Provider #179A).

Concentration Requirements (15 credit hours)

• RCS 5450 Substance Abuse I (3)
• RCS 6459 Substance Abuse II (3)
• RCS 6930 ST: Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
• RCS 6930 Approved Electives (Chose one) (3)

  o   Obesity and Eating Disorders

  o   Spirituality and Counseling

  o   Introduction to Mind and Body Techniques

  o   Employee Assistance Program

  o   Principles and Practices of Personal Change        

• RCS 6803 Practicum (3)