Jun 07, 2025  
2025-26 Catalog 
    
2025-26 Catalog

Human Services, BS - Substance Use Counselor in Training Concentration

Location(s): Main Campus


In addition to the Human Services BS  requirements, each concentration requires specific additional courses. 

Substance Use Counselor in Training concentration requirements

The Counseling in Training concentration allows students to qualify and test for a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) certificate. This does not grant this certificate automatically, but by taking the following courses, students are eligible to test and apply for this certification. In addition to the major requirements listed for the traditional major, the following courses are required, as they are requirements to be able to pursue CAC certification upon graduation. They are listed in relation to how they fit into the traditional major. 

Required coursework: In addition to all program requirements in the traditional major - necessary prerequisites for the coursework below is not included):

All majors must also take 15 credits of PSYC coursework that will count toward the free electives in the traditional degree, and the following should be taken to qualify for the CAC.

Curriculum requirements - 120 credits


General education requirements - 40 credits


Program requirements - 51 credits


Electives in Human Services, Psychology, or related field - 18 credits


Free electives - 11 credits


Internship work


Can be documented internship coursework OR documented, appropriate, volunteer fieldwork - please meet with your advisor to discuss this; 300 hours of training total