This program includes an emphasis in addiction counseling!

Those seeking to meet the academic requirements to become a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) can do so through this program. Students should be aware that licensure is controlled by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, not the College of Health Professions and Science. Students who wish to pursue licensure should use the coursework listed below and consult with the academic requirements established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. 

  Credits

General Education Requirements (according to current Catalog)

Students should consult with the Academic Advisor to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major.

31

Core Requirements 18
HS 345 Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Human Services 3
*REHA 201 Introduction to Diversity Counseling (*may satisfy general education requirements) 3
REHA 301 Principles of Counseling and Group Theory 3
REHA 406 Assessment in Human Service and Addiction Programs 3
REHA 498 Internship 5
REHA 494 Seminar 1
Rehabilitation - Addiction Counseling Emphasis 17
HS 335 Introduction to Counseling

3

HS 385 Behavioral Pharmacology and Human Services

3

HS 483 Introduction to Addiction Counseling 3
HTH 411 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention 3
REHA 425 Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Co-Occurring Disorders 3
REHA 499 Capstone: Addiction Treatment Planning and Documentation 2

Restricted Electives

A minimum of 12 credits- at least one course from each of the following areas – must be selected in consultation with the faculty advisor.

12
Rehabilitation

REHA 216 Intro to Rehabilitation & Related Services

3
REHA 418 Counseling for Loss and Bereavement 3
REHA 453 Case Management and Community Resources 3
REHA 498 Internship 6
Psychology
PSYX 332 Adult Psychology

3

PSYX 333 Psychology of Aging

3

PSYX 340 Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYX 370/371 Psychology of Learning w/Lab 4
Sociology
*A&SC/WGSS 274 Women, Culture and Society 3
SOCI 344 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 3
SOCI 380 Sociology of Health and Medicine 3
SOCI 382/PSYX 360 Social Psychology and Social Structure/Social Psychology 3
Minor will vary

The minor is to be selected from the following areas in consultation with the faculty advisor:

Business Administration

Communication and Theatre

Health and Physical Education

Native American Studies

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish 

 

Restricted Electives:  Select two with advisor approval 6
Unrestricted electives (may vary)
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Total minimum credits required for degree 120

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study

This program includes an emphasis in addiction counseling. Those seeking to meet the academic requirements to become a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) can do so through this program. Students should be aware that licensure is controlled by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, not the College of Health Professions and Science. Students who wish to pursue licensure should use the coursework listed below and consult with the academic requirements established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

First Year F S
WRIT 101 3  
Gen Educ Math 3  
General Education 6 9
Restricted Electives 3 3
Minor    3
Total 15 15
Second Year F S
WRIT 201   3
REHA 201 3  
REHA 301   3
General Education 6 3
General Education with Lab   4
Minor/Restricted Electives 6 3
Total 15 16
Third Year F S
REHA 406 3  
HS 345   3
REHA 483   3
REHA 498 (Community)   5
REHA 494   1
Minor/Restricted Electives 6 3
Electives 6  
Total 15 15
Fourth Year F S
REHA 499 2  
HS 385 3  
REHA 425 3  
Minor/Restricted Electives 6 3
Electives   6
HTH 411   3
HS 335   3
Total 14 15

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