Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

• Human growth and development as it relates to addiction recovery
• Issues in addiction recovery and counseling addicted families
• Psychopharmacology relevant to substance use
• Theories and treatment methods for addictions
• Application of best practices for counseling patients with addictions and integration of Christian beliefs into treatment
• Program-specific courses listed include CNS-501, CNS-511, CNS-512, CNS-533, CNS-535, CNS-545

Entry requirements

The program page does not list specific admission prerequisites. Prospective applicants should consult the university course catalog or contact an enrollment counselor for details on prerequisites and the full list of required courses.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to pursue counselor certification and to work in settings that serve people with addiction, including private practice, hospitals, mental health facilities, public health organizations and other industries that provide behavioral health services. The program description notes practicum and internship experiences that offer supervised, hands-on training and support transition into employment.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The listed program length is 18 credit hours with a published tuition rate per credit hour. The university states students’ tuition rate is locked while continuously enrolled; financial aid options include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits and employer reimbursement. Applicable fees for resources and services and costs for prerequisites or electives may be additional; estimated cost information and cost sheets can be requested from an enrollment counselor.