Addictions Counseling B.S. (online)
Bachelor of Science – Online
Minister to Hurting People
In a world where almost everything is readily accessible, substance abuse, unhealthy behaviors and destructive thinking patterns are very real challenges. Learn how to help others find freedom through a biblical understanding of counseling with an emphasis on dealing with addictions.
Life after CSU
Career Potential
You will be prepared to help others find freedom from addiction in roles such as:
- Working in addiction treatment facilities
- Serving as a lay counselor with your local church
- Pursuing a master’s degree, which can allow you to be certified for Addictions Counseling
Julie Everhart
Newfield NY, BS Counseling (2000)
MS Counseling
The way that CSU integrates a biblical worldview into everything is just amazing. When I talk with colleagues who have graduated from other unnamed Christian schools, they don’t know how to integrate Scripture into their field. They don’t know how to make it more than a ‘read this verse and call me in the morning,’ mentality.
About Your Program
What Will You Learn?
In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life.
Understand and combat addictions
Learn how to recognize addictions, abuse and enslaving choices. You can pursue specific skills through multiple electives that fit the next phase in your ministry, career and life!
Learn from a foundation of biblical truth
You will discover how God’s truth can be paired with the other resources He has given us to practically and effectively treat addictions.
Confront spiritual and psychological issues
Learn about the causes of addictions. You will be prepared to help others understand their struggles and how to deal with their root issues.
Your Courses
Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.
All courses are 3 credits unless noted.
Course Descriptions can be found in the catalog.
Bible and Theology
- Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
- Bible Survey [BI111]
- World Religions [EV220]
- Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
- Theology Survey [TH211]
- Theological Distinctives [TH308]
- Senior Seminar [TH480]
- Biblical Studies Electives – 9 credits
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Arts and Sciences
- Academic and Researched Writing [EN121]
- Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
- Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
- Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
- General Psychology [PS100]
- Arts & Science Electives – 18 credits
- History Core Elective
- Humanities Elective
- Math or Science Elective
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Addictions Counseling
- Understanding and Treating Addictions [PS117]
- Introduction to Counseling [PS203]
- Behavioral Addictions [PS219]
- Substance Addictions [PS227]
- Abnormal Psychology [PS303]
- Adult Development [PS307]
- Dynamics of Discipleship [PS310]
- Ethics and Professionalism [PS313]
- Marriage and Family Dynamics [PS414]
- Crisis Counseling [PS416]
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Electives
- Free Electives – 21 credits
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Online Program
Start Dates
March 13, 2023
May 15, 2023
August 21, 2023
October 23, 2023
January 15, 2024
March 18, 2024
Program Highlights
- If you are interested in the serious pursuit of graduate studies and state licensure, you may qualify to take up to 18 credits of dual-enrolled courses through the Master of Science in Counseling program with a specialization in Addictions.
- Easily transfer your previous collegiate studies.
- Earn your degree completely online!
Learn to help in a hurting world.
Fuel your desire to help others exchange their destructive habits, behaviors and thoughts for freedom.
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