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
Addiction Studies Program Goals and Outcomes
Student Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
| Student Learning Goals |
Student Learning Outcomes |
| Demonstrate knowledge of the biological basis of substance use and mental health disorders and implications regarding addiction counseling |
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the biology of substance use disorders and mental health disorders |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of human development and the implications for the treatment of substance use disorders. |
| Demonstrate knowledge of cultural diversity and its impact on the therapeutic alliance and techniques. |
The student will demonstrate knowledge of cultural differences to substance use disorder treatment |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of and application of personality theories to behavior. |
| Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for effective individual and group counseling. |
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of and ability to build rapport with clients. |
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Students will demonstrate the knowledge of theories and methods of evidenced based addiction counseling. |
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Students will demonstrate ability to create a comprehensive treatment plan. |
| Conceptualize client cases using DSM V substance use disorder criteria, the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria, and client history and current stressors. |
Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of the DSM V substance use criteria. |
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Students will demonstrate the ability to complete a comprehensive diagnostic/social history assessment. |
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Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria for client placement |
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Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of family dynamics and environmental context to the conceptualization and treatment of client cases for client placement. |
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Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively document client care. |
| Demonstrate knowledge of ethical codes and federal and state laws governing addiction practice and be able to analyze and resolve ethical dilemmas in accordance with codes and laws. |
Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of NAADAC code of ethics, the CFR 42 Part 2, and the North Dakota Century Code. |
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Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of a problem-solving model to resolve ethical dilemmas |
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.
General Education 38-40
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.
