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Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program are due August 1!

The undergraduate Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program is designed to train students to work in the helping field by applying evidence-based behavioral health interventions and transformational change processes that provide a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. This degree concentration prepares students to work as baccalaureate trained professionals in the human services, substance use disorder, and addiction field and prepares students for graduate studies in clinical mental health and related programs (i.e. Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice).

Note: substance use, addictions, and behavioral health courses satisfy state requirements for accelerated licensure for alcohol and drug counselors.

Mission

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program is dedicated to preparing students to serve as compassionate, evidence-based professionals in the helping professions. Through the integration of behavioral health interventions and transformational change processes, the program equips graduates to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

This degree provides a strong academic and practical foundation for professional practice in the human services and addiction counseling fields, and prepares students to meet the educational requirements for licensure in the State of Nevada as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). It also supports continued academic advancement through graduate studies in clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, psychology, criminal justice, and related fields.

Program Goals

The essential goals of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services Addiction Counseling Program are to not only develop student appreciation for the bio-psychosocial and cultural needs of clients, but also to provide support for students as they process personal, professional, and career development challenges.

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Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.

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