PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Concentration in Substance Abuse consists of 124 total credit hours. To pursue this concentration, you must break-up the elective hours and take 6 concentration elective hours for the third year and 6 for the fourth year.

Prior Learning Assessment, college level learning acquired through life or work experience, is available for the General Studies degree program.

"Fast track" courses are available for this degree program. CALL "fast track" courses are offered in 4 and 8-week sessions which allow the student to focus on one or two courses at a time. The online format provides flexibility and convenience.

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission Forecast 2006-2016, the field of substance abuse and behavioral disorders counselors will grow 38.3%. In addition, jobs for health educators will grow 47.6%, requiring a bachelor's degree. The proposed programs will provide those mandatory degrees/certifications.

According to the Labor Market Data Analysis, the need for qualified professionals credentialed in Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorders is ranked in the top 25 and we will see a 38% increase over the next ten years. (Code: 21-1011)

SAMPLE CLASSES
Please refer to the General Catalog http://registrar.nsula.edu/course-catalogs/ starting on page 75 for the Psychology major with Substance Abuse concentration curriculum.

Substance Abuse: (12 hours required and 3 semester hours of field experience in Mental Health Agency optional): HED 4600; CJ 4500; PSYC 4700; SOWK 4800; PSYC 4600(optional).

OVERVIEW

Northwestern State University Psychology department offers the opportunity to earn a Concentration in Substance Abuse and Prevention Specialist. After meeting the academic requirements for the concentration, students can apply to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office for Addictive Disorder - Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority for a Counselor-In-Training Certification or Licensure as an addiction professional.

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