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Addiction Studies Concentration
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Credits:
18
Concentration Description
The undergraduate concentration in Addiction Studies is for counselors, case managers, residence managers, and advocates. This concentration considers the impact of substance abuse on individuals, families and communities. It explores theories regarding addiction, various treatment approaches, and the societal consequences.
A Key Element in Your Bachelor’s Degree. The Addiction Studies concentration is accepted in any Cambridge College bachelor’s degree, as open electives. It is often of interest to students doing a bachelor’s degree in human services or psychology. It also provides valuable understandings to students in other fields who encounter people suffering from addictions.
Program Outcomes
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Fundamental understanding of the historical development and methodologies of addiction studies
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Understanding and basic knowledge of major theories, concepts and processes relating to the study and treatment of addiction
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Understanding the various treatment approaches in addiction
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Understand a variety of societal consequences of addiction
Careers and Further Study
Addiction Studies concentrators are well prepared to enter a variety of career pathways working with people. These include clinical, educational, human service and management settings, and research. Graduates work in a myriad of institutions, private programs and agencies.
Curriculum
May be taken concurrently with Concentration courses.