PSYC6050-A Foundations Of Addiction
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Registration begins Monday, Feb 23, 2026
School of Health Professions
Graduate
Term: Summer 2026
Session: Mid-Summer, 8 Week (Jun 01 - Jul 24)
Start Date: Monday, Jun 01, 2026
End Date: Friday, Jul 24, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues.
Time: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
This course is designed to provide an in-depth and broad survey of addictions and substance abuse treatment. We will examine major categories of substances of abuse theories regarding addiction as well as the primary models of intervention. Counseling approaches techniques and strategies will be introduced to complement lectures and other materials. The student will develop a thorough understanding of addiction and its impact across all client populations even in non-drug and alcohol settings and its implications for society as a whole.3 Credits