Master of Arts in Counseling with a Concentration in Addictions Counseling

The Master of Arts in Counseling - Addictions Counseling degree program prepares learners to pursue careers as addiction counseling professionals, treating individuals with substance abuse/dependency disorders. The curriculum integrates theory, research, and practice. Graduates may work in a variety of settings including private practice, substance abuse clinics, group practices, and hospital settings.

A master's degree is a required by most states for individuals seeking the highest level of licensing and/or certification. This degree program meets the educational requirements for licensure in Arizona for the Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC). The Addictions Counseling program meets the educational requirements, in most states, for licensure or certification.  Licensure or certification requirements vary from state-to-state, therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to contact their state licensure or certification authority to assure that the degree requirements meet their state’s requirements.

The Master of Arts - Addictions Counseling program is accredited by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Graduates will have fulfilled the CAADE classroom and practicum requirements and will be prepared to take the certification examination offered by the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC). Once students pass the certification exam and complete the required supervised internship hours (2,240), they will be eligible for the CATC III (Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor III) offered by CAADE. 

The Master of Arts in Counseling - Addictions Counseling program is also accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC). Ottawa University is an Approved Academic Education Provider through the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

Degree Requirements

Requirements List

ACG 7000GRADUATE SEMINAR:CLINICAL AND ADDICTIONS FOUNDATIONS (3)

ACG 7100INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTIONS (3)

ACG 7200MULTICULTURAL CONCERNS IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3)

ACG 7300 LAW AND ETHICS IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3)

ACG 7400THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF GROUPS IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3)

ACG 7500METHODS AND MODELS OF RESEARCH IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3)

ACG 8100APPRAISAL, ASSESSMENT, & TREATMENT PLANNING IN ADDICT COUNSELING (3)

ACG 8200PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3)

ACG 8300CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS (3)

ACG 8400FUNDAMENTALS OF TREATMENT OF TRAUMA, ABUSE, AND DEPRIVATION (3)

ACG 8500ADDICTIONS COUNSELING IN FAMILY SYSTEMS (3)

ACG 8600PRACTICUM IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING (3)

ACG 8610PRACTICUM IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING CONT'D (No Credit)