Addiction Studies

The Minot State University Addiction Studies Program is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission.

Addiction Studies Program Mission

To prepare students for licensure as an addiction counselor within the state of North Dakota.

Welcome to Addiction Studies!

Minot State University's Addiction Studies Program provides the academic requirements for the North Dakota addiction counseling license. The program requirements meet the national academic standards set forth by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission. For those wanting to become a licensed addiction counselor in North Dakota, in addition to their degree, graduates will need to complete 960 hours of training and pass the required licensure test. Program faculty assist students in the application process for the training. Faculty also assist students in understanding other states' and Canadian provinces' requirements for addiction counseling practice. For students interested in pursuing advanced degrees, the program provides students with a foundation to pursue graduate programs in clinical, counseling, or addiction psychology.  

Program Policy:

A 3.0 grade point average classes required for the major and a 2.5 overall GPA

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Addiction Studies (120 CR)

Credits applied to the addiction studies major/minor/concentration may not be applied to the psychology major/minor/concentration.

Required Core (66 credits)

A 960-hour clinical experience is required for North Dakota Licensure. 

Addiction Studies Minor

Credits applied to the addiction studies minor may not be applied to the psychology major/minor/concentration.

Addiction Studies Concentration

Credits applied to the addiction studies concentration may not be applied to the psychology major/minor/concentration.