BS Addiction Studies at University of North Texas

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies prepares students and professionals who wish to continue career development in addiction counseling and related fields. It includes at least 300 hours of field work in the Addictions Practicum.

Faculty: College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

30 hours of addiction studies courses (Addictions, Drugs and Alcohol, Addiction Treatment Models, Alcohol Drugs and Disability, Addiction Counseling and Groups, Current Issues in Substance Use Disorders, Addictions Counseling Competencies, Ethical and Professional Issues, Addictions Practicum) plus 6 hours of rehabilitation studies (Active Listening in the Helping Professions, Assessment in Rehabilitation).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.3 is required for graduation; at least 300 hours of field work are completed in the Addictions Practicum.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Fall, Spring and Summer (3-week session).

First-year application deadlines: Fall July 31 (international July 15); Summer 3-week session May 1 (international April 15); Spring has no specific deadline for domestic applicants (international November 15). Apply and be admitted by March 1 to be considered for the UNT Excellence Scholarship.

Application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens/residents and $85 for international applicants, payable in U.S. dollars by credit card, money order or check, non-refundable. Apply through ApplyTexas or the Common Application. Test scores are optional (SAT/ACT).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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