Addiction Studies Program

Program Statement

Since addictions impact so many facets of our society, the addictions studies minor makes an excellent compliment to any major at Boise State. In addition, those completing the minor will also have completed most of the course work necessary for their Alcohol/Drug Counselor certification.

Addiction Studies Minor

• HLTHST 109 Use and Abuse of Drugs (3 credits)
• HLTHST 255 Introduction to the Field of Addictions (3 credits)
• HLTHST 258 Blood Borne Pathogens for Addiction Professionals (1 credit)
• HLTHST 444 Addiction and the Family System (3 credits)
• HLTHST 448 Counseling Techniques for Health Professionals (3 credits)
• HLTHST 464 Screening and Assessment of Alcohol/Drug Problems (3 credits)
• HLTHST 465 Assessment of Alcohol/Drug Problems (3 credits)
• HLTHST 468 group Process for Addiction Professionals(3 credit3)
• HLTHST 469 Ethics for Addiction Professionals (2 credits)

One of the following:

• PSYC 301 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
• PSYC 310 Adolescent and Adult Development (Recommneded) (3 credits)
• PSYC 331 Psychology of Health (3 credits)

For additional information on the Addiction Studies Minor at Boise State University, please refer to the program website.

Academic Advisor

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