Addictions Studies Minor
Increase the Value of Your Degree with a Minor in Addictions Studies
Ashland University’s unique addictions studies program offers education for all levels of credentialing/licensure in Ohio for addictions counseling that build upon each other (CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III) and allows a student to choose his/her own bachelor’s degree major while completing the addictions minor. Popular behavioral science majors include psychology, criminal justice, social work and nursing.
After taking the first addictions studies class (ADCT 131), students may apply to become certified as a CDCA (preliminary credential) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and begin providing services in the community, allowing them to work in the field while continuing their education. After the second addictions class (ADCT 132), students may apply to have a renewable CDCA credential to continue providing services in the community year after year.
Curriculum
For additional information about the Addictions Studies minor, view the Academic Catalog.
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ADCT 131 | Addictions Counseling I | 3 |
| ADCT 132 | Addictions Counseling II | 3 |
| ADCT 233 | Addictions Prevention, Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| ADCT 234 | Addictions Treatment Planning and Counseling | 3 |
| ADCT 235 | Addictions Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| 18 hours |
Our program also works with community treatment providers to offer students internships where they can receive hands-on experience in the addictions treatment field.
Child & Family Studies Minor
Enhance your major program with a marketable minor that will provide an invaluable understanding of people and communities. Working with children and families is a critical area of concern for health, social service and education professionals.
The interdisciplinary minor in Child and Family Studies is designed to increase your understanding of human development, interrelationships among family members and the reciprocal influence of family and society at large.
You can tailor your curriculum to reflect your interests and career goals in order to add value to your major and increase your career options.
Curriculum
The Child and Family Studies Minor requires a minimum of 15 credit hours. The first nine credit hours are required and include:
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
- Marriage & Family Relationships
The remaining six credit hours are selected from courses in Social Work, Psychology and Sociology. For additional information about the Child and Family Studies minor, view the Academic Catalog.
Social Work Minor Program Overview
Enhance your current major with a proven understanding of at-risk individuals and populations. The Social Work minor is an excellent choice if you’re planning to work in healthcare, mental health services, education or criminal justice. By selecting this minor, you will:
- Gain an understanding of the social welfare structure in the United States.
- Learn about the historical and ethical frameworks of social work.
- Expand your knowledge of human behavior, the social environment and how they interact with each other.
- Learn about international issues related to social justice.
- Study a specific population group, such as children, the elderly, the impoverished or people with disabilities.
Unlike the Social Work major, minoring in Social Work will not qualify you to become a Licensed Social Worker. However, it will provide you with an enriching experience and the ability to understand and work with a variety of individuals in their social environments.
Curriculum
The Social Work Minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours. The first six credit hours are required and include:
- Introduction to Social Work
- Foundations of Social Welfare
The remaining credit hours are selected from courses in Social Work, Psychology and Sociology. For additional information about the Social Work minor, view the Academic Catalog.
