Master of Arts and Certificate Programs in Addictions Counseling

Addictions Counseling - Master of Arts (MA) and Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certification as an Addictions Counselor (CAC)

Director: Nancy G. Calley, Ph.D., LPC
Office: 234 Reno Hall
McNichols Campus
Telephone: (313) 578-0436
Fax. (313) 578-0507
E-mail: calleyng@udmercy.edu

This program offers specialized training in the assessment and treatment of addictive disorders. With the Community Counseling program as a base, additional coursework is completed to fulfill requirements for competence in both substance (such as alcohol) and process (such as gambling) addictions. The program prepares individuals for working with addictions in a variety of settings, such as private and public agencies and rehabilitation centers, among others.

Individuals are eligible for both professional licensure as a counselor within the state of Michigan and certification as an addictions counselor (CAC) within the state of Michigan. The 54 credit hour program generally requires 2-3 years to complete.

This program offers specialized training in the areas of chemical dependency and addiction studies. With the Community Counseling program as a base, additional courses are taken to fulfill requirements for competence in chemical dependency and requirements for state certifications.

Degree Requirements

CNS 500 Research Methods in Counseling 3 cr.
CNS 502 Counseling and Human Development 3 cr.
*CNS 512 Counseling Theories & Process 3 cr.
CNS 532 Counseling Special Populations 3 cr.
CNS 535 Guidance Principles & Practices 3 cr.
CNS 538 Vocational Development & Career Assessment 3 cr.
CNS 539 Counseling Skills 3 cr.
CNS 540 Testing & Evaluation 3 cr.
*ADS 543 Group Methods 3 cr.
CNS 560 Case Problems in Counseling 3cr
CNS 585 Counseling Practicum 3 cr.
CNS 591 Research Seminar in Counseling (master's research paper) or
*ADS 509 Drugs & Behavior 3 cr.
*ADS 511 Theories of Addiction 3 cr.
*ADS 512 Recovery Processes 3 cr.
*CNS604 Internship in Addiction Studies (600 Hrs. Field Placement) 3 cr.

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Total: 48 credits
*Required for the Certificate in Addiction Studies.

Students completing the program are eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies.