General Addiction Counseling - Capella University

General Addiction Counseling from Capella University is a Online Master Counseling Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast-growing field of addiction counseling . This master's program in Addiction Counseling is designed to develop professionals trained in the areas of addiction counseling , treatment, and prevention. There is a particular emphasis on treating addictions and co-occurring mental health illnesses, which can improve the possibility that your clients will complete treatment and have better post-treatment outcomes. The curriculum covers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to offer integrated services and treat cooccurring disorders in an addiction counseling or general clinical setting. This rigorous program includes online course work, residencies, and clinical experiences. People likely to be interested in this specialization include addiction prevention and treatment professionals who wish to pursue licensure or certification, or advance to supervisory or leadership positions in the field. This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship. Residency Requirements: As part of your program you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend two colloquia, each six days in length. For more information on colloquia visit http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/colloquia_schedule.aspx Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure go to our licensure page at http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/licensure.aspx For more information call 866-944-5580 or click below to request information. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling Psychology courses.