Overview
The Addiction Counseling major is focused on the integration of research, theories of addiction, and counseling theories. Students gain an understanding of factors that influence the delivery of addiction counseling and substance use disorder services. They also learn how to assist addicted individuals in obtaining long-term recovery through curriculum which guides them through screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, client education, consultation, client referral, and documentation.
Ottawa University is an approved NAADAC education provider.
This program academically prepares graduates to meet the licensure/certification requirements in many states. Because these requirements vary from state-to-state, it is the responsibility of the student to contact their licensure or certification authority for assurance that the program meets that state's requirements.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduating from Ottawa University's Addiction Counseling program, students have a solid foundation for graduate studies in addiction counseling, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, social work, counselor education, law enforcement, law, and human services.