Program Overview

Overview of the Online Master of Science in Addiction Psychology

The online Master of Science in Addiction Psychology at Arizona State University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide counseling and treatment to individuals struggling with addiction issues. This program covers the seven core content areas required for licensure in the State of Arizona and meets the educational content requirements for most states in the U.S.

Program Details

• The program consists of 33 credit hours of addiction-related courses, a six-credit-hour practicum, and a six-credit-hour applied project.
• Courses focus on providing counseling services, supervision skills, and ways to encourage public advocacy for those in need.
• The program prepares students for human services careers in addiction, counseling, education, and more.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program or a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
  • Two letters of recommendation

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition fees can be estimated using the university's calculator, which takes into account full-time or part-time enrollment and any applicable financial aid.

Career Opportunities

• Upon graduating, students will have the knowledge and skills needed for careers such as addiction counselor, clinical director, clinician, counselor, substance abuse counselor, and therapist.
• The program also prepares students for further education in doctoral programs.

Faculty and Accreditation

• The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is home to prestigious students and faculty members, including Fulbright American Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows, MacArthur Fellows, and Nobel laureates.
• The program is recognized by NAADAC and is pursuing NASAC certification.

Course Details

Core Courses

• Addiction and Substance Abuse: Assessment and Diagnosis
• Comorbidity in Substance Use Related Problems
• Evidence-Based Interventions for Substance Use Related Problems
• Group Therapy for Substance Use Related Problems
• Multicultural Issues Related to Substance Use Related Problems
• Practicum
• Psychopharmacology
• Seminar: Ethics

Licensure and Certification

• All states require either licensure or certification to practice as an addiction counselor.
• The program covers the seven core content areas required for licensure in the State of Arizona and meets the educational content requirements for most states in the U.S.
• ASU is pursuing NASAC and NAADAC certification.