The National Center on Addiction and Substance
Abuse at Columbia University released a study in 2011 that states, “Almost
a quarter of a trillion dollars of the nation's yearly healthcare costs are
attributable to substance abuse and addiction.” Also of significance is the U.S. Bureau of
Labor and Statistics’ projection of a 31 percent growth rate for substance
abuse and behavioral disorder counselors by 2022. They estimate that in order to fill the
demand, we will need more than 28,000 new counselors over the coming decade.
One of the primary reasons for the rapid
growth is the Affordable Care Act that mandates insurance providers to cover
treatment for mental health issues. In
addition, the U.S. News and World Report explains that since Americans are now
“required to have insurance that will cover these services, experts predict
there will be an influx in the number of people seeking mental health
counseling.” Another cause is a changing
approach in the way the justice system is handling drug offenders, ordering
treatment services rather than jail time.
Given this, programs that prepare qualified
leaders in addictions prevention and treatment are more important than ever. At Governors State University, we offer an excellent
Master of Health Science in Addictions Studies degree program that emphasizes
state-of-the-art, evidence-based approaches to addictions. The curriculum gives students the skills and
background they need to meet the changing needs of clients and their
communities. In addition, we now offer a
60-hour Master of Health Science in Addictions Studies - Addictions Counseling
Concentration.
Our program recognizes that we cannot afford
to view counseling strictly from a substance abuse perspective. As
a GSU graduate student, you will be exposed to a wide range of
well-established clinical therapies, like Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others. Please see our website for the program’s full
requirements and details.
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Academic excellence and innovation are natural
partners. At Governors State University you’ll find an abundance of both. We have a highly
diverse student body and our courses are taught by gifted professors. Our rich history, cultural amenities and
a beautiful campus all contribute to making us one of the best colleges in
Illinois.
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