Chemical Dependency Program
Undergraduate
This program of study meets the academic requirements for Chemical Dependency Counselor Licensure. Admission to the major requires:
1) completion of the application materials; and
2) successful completion of a personal interview/statement.
Careful attention will be given to previous work experience, academic background, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the field of chemical dependency.
You must apply and be admitted to the Chemical Dependency Program. Application materials are available at the department office in EB B210 or 320-308-2160. You must also contact a Chemical Dependency faculty advisor as soon as possible to be sure that you meet all requirements for the program.
| 1st Fall Semester | Course Title | Credits |
| CPSY 101 | Applying Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 102 | Applying Psychology Lab (take 101 & 102 the same semester if possible) |
1 |
| PSY 115 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 193 | Statistical Thinking | 3 |
| 2nd Fall Semester | ||
| CEEP 262 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| STAT 219 | Statistics for the Social Sciences (Prereq-STAT 193 or MATH 193) | 3 |
| CPSY 323 | Intro to Counseling Theories (take 323 & 324 the same semester) | 3 |
| CPSY 324 | Counseling Theories Lab | 1 |
| CPSY 437*** | Theories of Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| 3rd Fall Semester | ||
| CPSY 384 | Individual and Group Differences | 3 |
| CPSY 438 | Chemical Dependency Issues: Special Populations (Prereq CPSY 437) | 3 |
| CPSY 330 | Principles of Behavior | 3 |
| CPSY 325 | Helping Skills (Pre-req CPY 323/324) | 3 |
| 4th Fall Semester | ||
| CPSY 439*** | Professional Issues in Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| CEEP 419 | Professional and Scientific Ethics | 3 |
| CPSY 484 | Introduction to Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| CPSY 327* | Group Process and Practice | 3 |
5th Semester |
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| CPSY 433 | Applied Behavior Analysis I (Prereq CPSY 330) | 3 |
| CPSY 402*** | Professionals Issues in CD (Prereq CPSY 439) | 3 |
| CPSY 428 | Psychodynamics of Family Relationships | 3 |
| CEEP 476 | Research Methods | 3 |
6th Semester |
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| CPSY 445** | CD Internship (Inpatient site approved by advisor) | 12 |
| 7th Semester | ||
| CPSY 446** | CD Internship (Inpatient or outpatient site approved by advisor) | 12 |
* Apply for this course two semesters in advance. Application form is available in Dept. office or on-line.
** Attend orientation a semester before you take internship. Internship is taken after you have completed most course work with a “C” grade or better in each class.
*** These courses offered on a restricted basis.
Major Courses
CPSY 115 3 credits
CPSY 101 3 credits
CPSY 102 1 credit
STAT 219 3 credits
*CPSY 437 3 credits
CEEP 262 3 credits
CPSY 323 3 credits
CPSY 324 1 credit
CPSY 325 3 credits
CPSY 327 3 credits
CPSY 330 3 credits
*CPSY 438 3 credits
CPSY 384 3 credits
CPSY 402 3 credits
CPSY 419 3 credits
CEEP 428 3 credits
CPSY 433 3 credits
*CPSY 439 4 credits
CEEP 476 3 credits
CPSY 484 3 credits
CPSY 445 Internship 12 credits
CPSY 446 Internship 12 credits
* denotes prerequisite class
TOTAL CREDITS 81
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