Find out more about Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling & Prevention

Program Details

The online master’s in Addiction Counseling and Prevention from the University of South Dakota offers students professional courses leading to advanced competency in the field of substance use and addiction. Graduates of this online substance abuse counseling degree are eligible for the highest level of licensure in South Dakota. Out-of-state students should consult the Chemical Dependency Certification/Licensure Board in their state to verify educational requirements.

USD’s Department of Addiction Counseling and Prevention provides students with the tools they need to become skilled professionals in alcohol and drug prevention, education, counseling, and treatment. Students who qualify for the Advanced Track can complete the program with 33 credit hours rather than the standard 45 credit hours.

Coursework included in this major program covers topics such as:

• Wellness, recovery, and maintenance
• Addiction studies research
• Addiction profession supervision
• Public policy and addiction
• Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders
• Relapse prevention
• History and culture of addiction

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