Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Studies

Program Description:

This program is designed for people seeking addiction studies knowledge, and those who wish to find a career in the addiction field. This program alone does not prepare students to become a licensed counselor nor does it fulfill state licensure requirements.

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Studies program is to educate students in the foundations of the field of addiction studies and to prepare individuals to apply ethical reasoning and discerning critical thought, while presenting the strong communication and analytical skills needed to examine the challenging roles within the field.

Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

Program Goals:

It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Studies program will learn or be able to do the following:

  1. Professional Behavior/Ethics: Within a legal and ethical framework, apply diverse skills in psychology as they relate to addiction studies.
  2. Cultural Competence: Foster educational and developmental policies and procedures that accommodate varying cultural beliefs, and be sensitive to the cultural diversity that reflects the changing demographics of society.
  3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Collaborate in discussion activities to generate, utilize, and disseminate knowledge in order to leverage the concepts presented in the curriculum to improve systems, processes, and organizations.
  4. Leadership/Advocacy: Influence positive change within organizations through thoughtful analysis, critical thought, and applied concepts, while assuming collaborative leadership roles within communities.

Academic Schedule

Courses:

COM100Introduction to Communications

3

Elective Choice

Mathematics Choice

PAC102Substance Abuse in Educational Settings

3

CMP160English Composition I

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice

Mathematics Choice

PAC110Addiction Theories

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice

PAC115Medical Terminology

3

Humanities Choice

Communications Choice

Natural and Physical Sciences Choice

Humanities Choice

CMP170English Composition II

3

PAC230Families and Health Psychology

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice

Humanities Choice

Elective Choice

PAC120Multicultural Advocacy

3

HCA105Pharmacology

3

Elective Choice

Elective Choice

PAC201Child Development

3

PAC240Helping Skills

3

PAC302Assessment Procedures in Addiction Studies

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice

PAC310Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Healthcare

3

Elective Choice

Natural and Physical Sciences Choice

Mid-Program Proctored Exam

PAC320Psychology of Addiction

3

PAC330Substance Abuse

3

PAC405Child Psychology

3

CJ440Juvenile Justice

3

PAC410Crisis Intervention and Prevention

3

PAC411Social Work as a Profession

3

PAC414Child Abuse and Neglect

3

PAC415Healthcare Ethics

3

PAC420Group Therapy

3

Final Proctored Exam

PAC499Senior Capstone

3