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:
- Professional Behavior/Ethics: Within a legal and ethical framework, apply diverse skills in psychology as they relate to addiction studies.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
| COM100 | Introduction to Communications | 3 |
| Elective Choice | |
| Mathematics Choice | |
| PAC102 | Substance Abuse in Educational Settings | 3 |
| CMP160 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice | |
| Mathematics Choice | |
| PAC110 | Addiction Theories | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice | |
| PAC115 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Humanities Choice | |
| Communications Choice | |
| Natural and Physical Sciences Choice | |
| Humanities Choice | |
| CMP170 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PAC230 | Families and Health Psychology | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice | |
| Humanities Choice | |
| Elective Choice | |
| PAC120 | Multicultural Advocacy | 3 |
| HCA105 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| Elective Choice | |
| Elective Choice | |
| PAC201 | Child Development | 3 |
| PAC240 | Helping Skills | 3 |
| PAC302 | Assessment Procedures in Addiction Studies | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Choice | |
| PAC310 | Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| Elective Choice | |
| Natural and Physical Sciences Choice | |
| Mid-Program Proctored Exam | |
| PAC320 | Psychology of Addiction | 3 |
| PAC330 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| PAC405 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| CJ440 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| PAC410 | Crisis Intervention and Prevention | 3 |
| PAC411 | Social Work as a Profession | 3 |
| PAC414 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| PAC415 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| PAC420 | Group Therapy | 3 |
| Final Proctored Exam | |
| PAC499 | Senior Capstone | 3 |