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Chemical Dependency Minor

Help others avoid and recover from addiction with professional training in chemical dependency.

Addiction is a growing problem in our society and one that requires professionals committed to helping those affected by it. Advise individuals and families impacted by alcoholism or drug addiction and help them recover or modify problem behaviors.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
3 years
Credit hours:
20
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Why minor in chemical dependency?

A Chemical Dependency minor provides you greater understanding of this complex and vitally important area of health and how to help those in need of guidance and support. Substance abuse counselors:

  • Develop, recommend and review treatment goals and plans with clients and their families;
  • Assist clients in developing skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction; and,
  • Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery.

The Department of Social Work is designated as an Addiction Counselor Training Program by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners.

Students who complete their major requirements, the Chemical Dependency minor and a practicum through the Addiction Counselor Training Program are eligible to take the exam to become a licensed addiction counselor in North Dakota.

Chemical Dependency Minor at UND

  • Set out on a path to becoming a licensed addiction counselor in North Dakota or Minnesota.

  • Designated as an Addiction Counselor Training Program in the State of North Dakota.

  • Complete the minor with 20 credit hours of coursework (7 required, 13 elective).

Chemical Dependency Minor Courses

SOC 355. Drugs and Society. 3 Credits.

Social factors affecting use and control of self-administered psychoactive drugs, including alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana and more illicit substances. Topics include social definitions, causes, controls and consequences of drug problems. F,S.

PPT 410. Drugs Subject to Abuse. 2 Credits.

Biochemical, pharmacological, behavioral and therapeutic aspects of substance abuse. Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate standing. S.

COUN 529. Dynamics of Addiction. 3 Credits.

The course emphasizes the addiction and recovery process including vulnerability factors, diagnosis and treatment, and relapse prevention of addiction disorders for individuals and families. Shared characteristics of behavioral and chemical addictions, addiction theory, research, and policy will be addressed. F,S,SS.

SWK 315. Substance Use and Abuse. 2 Credits.

Introduction to the dynamics of drug addiction and related issues, with special emphasis on alcohol. S.

IS 311. Health and American Indian Cultures. 3 Credits.

The course investigates cultural perceptions of health as well as specific historic and contemporary health problems in indigenous communities in Canada and the United States. F.

PPT 499. Readings in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics. 1-4 Credits.

Topics and credits to be arranged with the instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Repeatable to 4.00 credits. F,S,SS.

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