Bachelor of CASAC(Minor)
Rochester, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The CASAC minor in alcohol and substance abuse counseling is a great way to enhance many majors, especially for students interested in working in the Human Service field. Substance abuse counseling education offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge about substance abuse, addiction, and treatment. The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is an important professional in the addiction field. A minor in addiction can be a great complement if students are planning to study social work, criminal justice, or psychology. With the CASAC minor, students will be qualified to begin paid work experience required by New York State for full credentialing as a CASAC.
The degree type for a Bachelor of CASAC (Minor) is typically a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. CASAC stands for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. This program is designed to provide students with a foundation in the principles and practices related to substance abuse counseling. The curriculum for this degree program typically includes courses in addiction studies, counseling techniques, pharmacology, group therapy, and ethics and legal issues related to substance abuse counseling. Graduates of this program may go on to pursue careers as substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, social workers, or other related fields. They may also choose to pursue advanced degrees in counseling or related fields.
































