Plan of Study: Master of Science Professional Counseling – Addictions Counseling

First Semester

PRC701 Human Growth and Lifespan Development – 3 credits
PRC710 Counseling Theory – 3 credits
PRC708 Ethics and Professional Orientation – 3 credits

Second Semester

PRC702 Social & Cultural Foundations – 3 credits
PRC705 The Helping Relationship – 3 credits
PRC711 Diagnosis in Counseling – 3 credits

Third Semester

PRC712 Families and Larger Systems – 3 credits
PRC721 Career and Lifestyle Counseling – 3 credits
PRC713 Group Counseling – 3 credits

Fourth Semester

PRC736 Intro to Trauma-Informed Counseling – 3 credits
PRC738 Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling – 3 credits
PRC730 Pre-Practicum – 3 credits

Fifth Semester

PRC740 Counseling Practicum w/ Seminar – 3 credits
PRC735 Psychological Assessment – 3 credits
PRC739 Substance Abuse Theories/Interventions – 3 credits

Sixth Semester

PRC760 Internship I w/ Seminar – 3 credits
PRC733 Research and Program Evaluation – 3 credits
PRC741 Biological Bases of Drug & Alcohol Counseling – 3 credits

Seventh Semester

PRC761 Internship II w/ Seminar – 3 credits
PRC743 Co-Occurring Disorders – 3 credits

Total Credits = 60

Electives in this program are chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor and can include courses toward a second major, a minor, or an area of concentration