Opportunities to Serve as Addiction Professionals

Substance abuse and addiction are serious problems; research indicates that one in four Americans will have an alcohol or drug problem at some point in their lives. Furthermore, almost a quarter of a trillion dollars of the nation's yearly healthcare costs are attributable to the problem.  Through GSU’s College of Health and Human Services, we offer several exceptional programs that will prepare you to become a leader in the field of addictions treatment. 

The Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health has a Master of Health Science in Addictions Studies degree program that provides an excellent foundation to serve as a treatment professional.  Also, for students interested in the counseling aspect, we now offer a Master of Science in Addiction Studies - Addictions Counseling Concentration degree.   Graduates are provided with a challenging curriculum that emphasizes state-of-the-art, evidence-based approaches to addictions.

Along with our master programs, we have two certificate programs that are designed to give you the skills to recognize individuals with addictions and how to get them the necessary interventions.  Conveniently offered online, the Addictions Screening, Assessment and Referral Certificate will teach you about the technique known as "brief intervention," how it works and why it is so effective in helping people change their behavior.

The Certificate in Substance Abuse Intervention in Healthcare is our other certificate program and is open to licensed nurses.  Funded by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration, students can enter this online program at either the master's or undergraduate level.

GSU’s Master of Health Science in Addictions Studies program is accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. (IAODAPCA) and satisfies the academic requirements toward the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) professional credential.  Please see our website for all of the details and requirements regarding these programs. 

 

If your passion is to make someone’s life better, the degrees and certificates we offer in the College of Health and Human Services are your perfect fit.   Learn more about the rich history, cultural amenities and beautiful campus that contributes to making us one of the top universities in Illinois.