Program Overview

University of Montana Catalog

The University of Montana offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its various colleges and schools.

Colleges and Schools

• College of the Arts and Media
• College of Business
• Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
• W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
• College of Health
• College of Humanities and Sciences
• Missoula College
• Davidson Honors College
• Franke Global Leadership Initiative
• Interdisciplinary Majors, Minors, and Certificates
• Alexander Blewett III School of Law
• Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center

Undergraduate Programs

The University of Montana offers numerous undergraduate programs, including:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
• Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
• Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E)
• Associate of Arts (A.A.)
• Associate of Science (A.S.)
• Certificates

Graduate Programs

The University of Montana also offers various graduate programs, including:

• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• Graduate Certificates

Chemical Addiction Studies (CAS)

The Chemical Addiction Studies program is designed for students seeking to obtain their Certificate of Technical Studies in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana.

Courses

• CAS 140X - Addictions and Diversity: Introduction to multicultural competencies in working with substance-abusing and dependent individuals.
• CAS 191 - Special Topics: Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
• CAS 192 - Independent Study: Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
• CAS 195 - Field Work/Clinical/Practicum: Field work placement focusing on prevention, created to provide Chemical Addiction Studies students with direct experience working in community organizations.
• CAS 201 - Theories of Counseling: Survey course of various approaches to counseling and psychotherapy.
• CAS 225 - Group Counseling: Theories and practice of counseling for clients with substance-abusing or chemically dependent behavior in group settings.
• CAS 231N - Pharmacology and Addictions: Understanding of the pharmacology involved in addiction, with emphasis on addiction behavior and counseling.
• CAS 242 - Fundamentals of Substance Abuse and Addiction: Introduction to the fundamentals of substance abuse and addiction.
• CAS 243 - Substance Abuse Counseling I: Theories, research, and evidenced-based literature in the provision of addiction counseling services.
• CAS 248 - Substance Abuse Counseling II: Meets specific State of Montana educational requirements associated with individual and group counseling for addiction, as well as ethics for addiction counselors.
• CAS 252 - Gambling and Gaming Disorders in Addiction Counseling: Part of a suite of courses leading to Certificate of Technical Studies in Chemical Addiction Studies.
• CAS 254 - Co-Occurring Disorders-Assessment & Treatment Planning: Introduction to Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring mental illness.
• CAS 260 - Addiction Assessment/Documentation/Treatment Planning: Comprehensive education to meet State of Montana education requirements for Licensure in Addiction Counseling.
• CAS 261 - Advanced Addiction Assessment/Treatment Planning and Documentation: Advanced Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Documentation education for those wishing to apply to become a Licensed Addiction Counselor.
• CAS 291 - Special Topics: Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
• CAS 292 - Independent Study: Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
• CAS 295 - Field Work/Clinical/Practicum: Field work placement focusing on addiction treatment and counseling activities.