Chair: Dr. Vicki Michels

The Department of Addictions Studies, Psychology, and Social Work (ASPSW) offers three undergraduate programs and one graduate program leading to the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Addiction Studies
• Bachelor of Social Work degree
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
• Education Specialist degree in School Psychology

Dedicated to quality learning, ASPSW comprises 11 full-time faculty members and approximately 10 adjunct faculty members delivering our programs across North Dakota:

• Minot (Addiction Studies, Psychology, Social Work, and School Psychology)
• Bismarck (Addiction Studies, Social Work)
• Fargo (Social Work)

In cooperation with MSU's Center for Extended Learning, several ASPSW courses are available around the world with online delivery.  

Our faculty and students are heavily engaged in service to the community and are active in research.  Service and research foster an understanding for our students regarding how our departmental disciplines are applied in the community and add to our scientific knowledge. Student-led activities are facilitated by the Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) and the Psychology and Addiction Studies Club (PASC).

Our programs are fully accredited or approved by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Faculty

Addiction Studies Faculty

Vicki Michels, Ph.D.
Department Chair/ Professor

Psychology Faculty

Penny Craven, Ph.D.
School Psychology Program Director/Assistant Professor

Dylan Horner, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Krystal St. Peter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Elyzia Powers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Ethan Valentine, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Social Work Faculty

Lacey Corneliusen, DSW
Assistant Professor

Rebecca Daigneault, MSW

Nancy Gordon, MSW (Bismarck)
Social Work Program Director

Kali Heyen. MSW (Fargo)
Assistant Professor

Stephanie Little, MSW (Bismarck)
Assistant Professor

Administrative Assistant

Dolores Pilch