Masters in Addiction Counseling in Psychology

Colorado State University

The Masters in Addiction Counseling in Psychology Program offered through the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide addiction counseling treatment services. Upon completion, students will receive a Masters in Addiction Counseling in Psychology and should be eligible to sit for the Masters in Addiction Counseling Exam to become a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Completion of the coursework in the first year covers all of the required instruction for licensure in the State of Colorado. While some students complete their practice hours needed for licensure during internship, most students finish their licensure hours after graduation, building on the hours they complete as a part of the internship year. The program of study is 2 years that consist of one year on campus taking classes and one year off campus completing an addiction counseling internship. Hours completed on the internship count towards licensure. Completion of the coursework in the first year covers all of the required instruction for licensure in the State of Colorado. The program is considered a Plan C Masters Program, meaning that a research thesis is not required, instead competency is demonstrated through successful completion of the internship process and passing of a comprehensive examination.

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