Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Addiction Counseling in Psychology and Social Work program is uniquely positioned to address the workforce gap that exists to treat co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. This joint degree program combines the Master in Addiction Counseling in Psychology (MACP) and the Master of Social Work (MSW), which are offered respectively by the Department of Psychology and the School of Social Work. Each degree accepts credits earned in the other degree. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have completed the educational requirements toward licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Post-degree supervision and practice requirements vary by state, and prospective students are encouraged to review licensure requirements where they intend to practice.

Program Details

The Advanced Standing Program is available to those who have earned a BSW from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have earned that degree within the past seven years. The BSW degree must be granted prior to the beginning of advanced standing classes.

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog.

Program Codes

• On-campus: ACSW-MASW

Program Information

• GRE not required

Colleges

• Agricultural Sciences
• Business
• Health and Human Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Morgan Library
• Natural Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
• Warner College of Natural Resources

Schools & Programs

• Graduate School
• International Programs
• School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
• School of Education
• School of Global Environmental Sustainability
• School of Materials Science and Engineering
• School of Music, Theatre and Dance
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid resources available through the Office of Financial Aid website.
• Your department may have financial aid options available and please check our financial resource section for additional opportunities.