Addictionology trains student preparing to work in a variety of human service fields and provides an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree Addictionology.

Certified Addiction Practitioners work under supervision of licensed professionals in private and public sector organizations to provide diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment services to clients with alcohol, drug, and other addiction problems. In addition, addictionologists refer clients with addiction problems to other social services agencies. The program is designed to update the skill and knowledge of individuals currently working in alcohol and drug counseling areas or those with Master's degrees preparing to become Licensed Addiction Therapists. It also trains students preparing to work in counseling, psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, rehabilitation, criminal justice, community service, or related human service fields. Courses are also available for current addictions practitioners who meet course requirements.

A certificate program in Addictionology is also available to student who have earned a degree in another major area.

Program Prerequisites: While participating in the program, recovering students will agree to abstain from alcohol and other illicit drugs. All other students must agree not to abuse alcohol or use illicit drugs while in the program.

Specifics on the Casper College Addictionology Program. (PDF document)

Addictionology

For more information contact:
Dr. Dave Cherry, Division Chair
307-268-2268
or
Julie Laib, Academic Assistant
307-268-2368
307-268-3024 - fax