Substance Use and Addictions

Earn a Substance Use and Addictions minor by meeting these requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses:
PPT 410	Drugs Subject to Abuse ^*	2
SOC 355	Drugs and Society ^*	3
SWK 315	Substance Use and Abuse ^*	2
Select four of the following:⁺⁺		13
PPT 499	Readings in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics ^*	1
COUN 250	Dialogue on U.S. Diversity ^*	3
COUN 529	Dynamics of Addiction ^*+	3
PSYC 360	Introduction to Personality ^*	3
PSYC 270	Abnormal Psychology ^*	3
SWK 434	Generalist Social Work Practice with Task and Treatment Groups ^*	3
SOC 335	Families in a Changing Society ^*	3
PSYC 250	Developmental Psychology ^*	4
PHIL 120	Introduction to Ethics ^*	3
SOC 115	Social Problems	3
T&L 350	Development and Education of the Adolescent	3
CJ 430	Developmental Perspectives on Adolescent Problem Behavior	3
Total Credits		20+

*: Course required for licensing in addiction counseling in North Dakota and Minnesota.
+: Student must be senior status or graduate level to enroll in this course.
++: Total credits required for students may vary based on their current program of study.

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

Pursue another discipline
Add training that supports your major
Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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