3+2 B.S. Psychology/M.S. Addiction Counseling
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The College of Arts & Sciences offers students an opportunity to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees through its 3+2 B.S. Psychology/M.S. Addiction Counseling program. This program enables qualified students to earn, in a continuous plan of study, both a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Addiction Counseling in five years.
Qualified students are able to complete 10 Core Counseling graduate courses that will count towards their undergraduate Psychology degree.
Requirements
Eligible undergraduate students who would like to pursue a 3+2 B.S. Psychology/M.S. Addiction Counseling degree should apply directly to the 3+2 program by the end of their first year to take maximum advantage of this accelerated option. Students who qualify for the 3+2 degree will need to complete a formal application with Graduate Admissions by no later than the start of their junior year. Students must satisfy separate admission requirements for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Admission to the undergraduate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.
The M.S. degree in Addiction Counseling is run on a cohort model. Students who are accepted to the program will enter the summer after their junior year.
Qualified students who have already been accepted to the 3+2 B.S. Psychology/M.S. Addiction Counseling program will also need to complete a formal application with Graduate Admissions. When submitting the formal application to Graduate Admissions, the following must be submitted or completed:
- A completed application for graduate admission, marking the M.S. Addiction Counseling box under the Special Programs Selection section
- Statement of Purpose: an essay explaining your motivation, aptitude and goals related to graduate-level study
- Three letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant’s potential for success at the graduate level of study. A personal reference form may be substituted for the recommendation letters
- Current résumé or CV
- Completion of these undergraduate courses with a grade of C or better: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Statistics or Research Methods (JWU courses: PSYC1001 Introductory Psychology, PSYC2002 Abnormal Psychology, and MATH2001 Statistics or RSCH2050 Workshop in Acquiring Social Research Skills).
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Personal interview
This program is offered at the Providence and Denver campuses. Please see the Admissions Requirements section of the catalog for more information.
Note: Credit hours for undergraduate courses are reflected as quarter credits; graduate courses are reflected as semester credits.
Psychology
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| PSYC1001 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| PSYC1020 | Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology | 4.5 |
| PSYC2002 | Abnormal Psychology | 4.5 |
| PSYC2030 | Developmental Psychology | 4.5 |
| PSYC3001 | Social Psychology | 4.5 |
| PSYC3010 | Personality | 4.5 |
| PSYC3040 | Introduction to Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology | 4.5 |
| PSYC4200 | Cultural Psychology | 4.5 |
| RSCH2050 | Workshop in Acquiring Social Research Skills | 4.5 |
| RSCH4050 | Research Seminar in Psychology | 4.5 |
| Major Electives or Specialization in Counseling Psychology | ||
| Choose eight of the following (no more than two SOC-designated courses): * | 36 | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Internship | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Counseling Theories and Techniques | ||
| Introduction to Career and School Counseling | ||
| Introduction to Family Treatment for Addictions Counselors | ||
| Introduction to Case Management | ||
| Introduction to Crisis Intervention | ||
| Principles of Group Counseling | ||
| Counseling Techniques for Addictions and Other Behavioral Disorders | ||
| Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychological Issues of Addiction and Compulsive Behavior | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Motivation and Leadership in the Workplace | ||
| Psychology of Conflict Resolution | ||
| Sociology of Aging | ||
| Community Leadership: An Applied Sociology | ||
| Social Issues in Contemporary America | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Or | ||
| Specialization in Counseling Psychology | ||
| Counseling Theories and Techniques | ||
| Introduction to Case Management | ||
| Introduction to Crisis Intervention | ||
| Principles of Group Counseling | ||
| Internship in Counseling Psychology (9 credits) * | ||
Choose two of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Career and School Counseling | ||
| Introduction to Family Treatment for Addictions Counselors | ||
| Counseling Techniques for Addictions and Other Behavioral Disorders | ||
| Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| CAR0010 | Career Management | 1 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 13.5 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Advanced Composition and Communication | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 9 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 9 | |
Two courses from different disciplines: ART, HIST, HUM‡, LIT, PHIL, or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 9 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics | ||
or MATH2010 | Introduction to Biostatistics | |
| Science | 4.5 | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Life Science | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Social Sciences | 9 | |
| Sociology I | ||
One course from ANTH°°, ECON, LEAD, PSCI or PSYC | ||
| A&S Electives | 9 | |
| Two courses with an EASC attribute, at least one at the 3000 level or higher | ||
| Free Electives ** | ||
| 36 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 36 | |
| Total Credits | 181.0 | |
| * | Students will use 9 credits of major electives or the Internship in Counseling Psychology for graduate-level courses in the Addictions Counseling MS during their 4th year. |
| ** | Students will use all 36 free elective credits for graduate-level courses in the Addiction Counseling MS during their 4th year. |
Addiction Counseling
Master of Science (M.S.)
Credits Core Courses | ||
| CSLG5100 | Advanced Career Counseling † | 3 |
| CSLG5150 | Counseling Across the Lifespan † | 3 |
| CSLG5170 | Multicultural Counseling: Theories and Techniques † | 3 |
| CSLG5250 | Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice † | 3 |
| CSLG5300 | Advanced Individual Counseling Theory and Techniques † | 3 |
| CSLG5350 | Health and Wellness Counseling † | 3 |
| CSLG5400 | Psychopathology and Treatment Planning † | 3 |
| CSLG5450 | Testing and Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| CSLG5500 | Advanced Group Counseling Theories and Techniques † | 3 |
| CSLG5899 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| CSLG6500 | Leadership in Agency Settings | 3 |
| CSLG6899 | Counseling Internship | 12 |
| PSYC5200 | Advanced Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology † | 3 |
| RSCH6100 | Research and Theories in Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| CSLG6100 | Advanced Co-Occurring Disorders and Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| CSLG6200 | Counseling the Chemically Dependent and Their Families | 3 |
| CSLG6300 | Chemical Dependency Case Management and Professional Development † | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
| † | These graduate courses will fulfill the bachelor of science requirements in the 4th year. Please note: The bachelor of science will not be awarded until all graduate level courses applying to the undergraduate degree have been successfully completed. |
| ‡ | Students seeking licensure after graduation are strongly encouraged to register for CSLG6900 Comprehensive Review, in their second year. This course prepares students for the NCC and NCMHCE examinations. Students will need to pass this exam in order to start the licensure process. |
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Basic Mathematics or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree must leave Johnson & Wales University with effective writing skills to fulfill the graduation writing requirement. These writing skills will be assessed at the completion of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication. Students who have met the requirement of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication or ENG1027 Honors Advanced Composition and Communications: Civic Discourse outside of Johnson & Wales University must fulfill the graduation writing requirement through successful completion of ENG0001 Writing Workshop.
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