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Oct 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Addictions Treatment Minor
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This minor addresses the treatment of addictions. Basic individual and group counseling techniques are introduced including cognitive, behavioral, and affective strategies. Treatment guidelines are discussed for working with special populations
Please see the UNLV College of Education web page at www.unlv.edu/education for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/minor-addictions-treatment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of psychoactive drugs;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of substances on the nervous system;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the categories of drugs and their various effects on behavior;
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and models of prevention;
- Demonstrate knowledge of treatment modalities;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the interconnection between mental/emotional health and drug use.
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University Graduation Requirements
To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor’s degree. Please see Graduation Policies for complete information.
Addictions Treatment Minor - Total Credits: 21
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