Minor in Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Students in APU’s B.A. and B.S. in psychology programs learn about human behavior and how to help people with their psychological and emotional needs.

24 units

The minor in alcohol and drug counseling prepares students to pursue alcohol and drug counselor credentialing with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Students who finish this minor complete the educational requirements for certified alcohol and drug counselors, and have the foundational knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to join this ever-expanding field that allows for bachelor-level entry. Note: There are other requirements, however, to qualify for the alcohol and drug counseling credential, as outlined and determined by CCAPP.

For students interested in completing the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology or the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, 6 units of the minor can be used to meet the requirements of the BA or BS; 15 units of the minor, including 3 units of PSYC 455, must be completed at Azusa Pacific University.

Requirements

PSYC 280Introduction to Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Credentialing3
PSYC 451Interventions in Counseling 13
or PSYC 531 Ethics and Professional Issues
PSYC 455Field Experience (130 of 255 hours required) 2, 33
PSYC 463Drugs, Behavior, and Society 43
PSYC 464Substance Use Assessment and Interventions3
PSYC 466Case Management in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders3
PSYC 485Stress and Coping3
PSYC 455Field Experience (130 of 255 hours required) 1, 2, 33
or PSYC 542 Practicum I
Total Units24
1

Graduate courses (500-level and above) require senior standing and departmental permission.

2

Three units of PSYC 455 can be used to meet requirements of the minor and the BA or BS in Psychology.

3

PSYC 455 meets the General Education Integrative and Applied Learning requirement.

4

Meets requirements of the minor and the BA or BS in Psychology.