Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology / Addictions
National University

Program Details

As a PhD in the Psychology of Addictions, you will be an in-demand leader in your field. National University’s highly-professional online doctoral program centers on the assessment and treatment of addictive behavior, substance abuse and dependency. With this PhD, you’ll be prepared to implement addiction treatment programs or evaluate existing programs from a senior-level position. Your leadership, scholarship and counseling skills will flourish as a mental health professional within this program. You’ll work your way through an internship, practicum and finally, prepare your dissertation.  Specialization courses may include:

  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Addiction and Related Disorders
  • Clinical Survey of Substance Abuse

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

National University is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

NU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV