University of Texas at El Paso Academic Catalog

Academic Catalog

Minor in Addiction Studies

The Minor in Addiction Studies provides students with a comprehensive understanding of addiction, encompassing its biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges of addiction.

The program is structured to meet the state educational requirements for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC) when paired with a related major. Students with non-related majors may need to enroll in additional courses to obtain LCDC eligibility.

Degree Plan

Required
EDPC 3347Intro to Subs. Use & Addiction3
EDPC 3348Subs Use & Addiction Treatment3
EDPC 3349Practicum in Addiction Interv.3
Select 3 courses from the list below9
Selected Topics - Crim Justice
Drug Use, Abuse, Trafficking
Special Issues in Social Work
SOWK 3346
Intro to Psychopathology
Drugs, the Brain and Behavior
Behavior Modification
Substance Use & Society
Abnormal Human Behavior
Addictions Counseling
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Total Hours18