Sociology Degree - Addictions Counseling Track
Sociology Programs offer an Addictions Counseling Track for both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts students. This track provides a path to become a licensed addictions counselor in the State of Kansas. Addictions counselors work with individuals and/or groups in a variety of settings, and can provide prevention, recovery and crisis care services.
Program Summary
To earn the Sociology - Addictions Counseling Track Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of Arts degree, you will complete the core requirements for the BS/BA in Sociology degree, addictions counseling track courses, and general education program courses/elective courses.
Sociology Major Core Courses - 21 Credit Hours
SOC 140 Understanding Society: Introductory Sociology (3)
SOC 145 Cultural Anthropology (formerly Principles of Culture) (3)
SOC 361 Sociological Theory and Literature (3)
SOC 362 Methods of Social Research (3)
SOC 470 Grant Writing (3)
SOC 472 Social Inequality (3)
SOC 621 Advanced Sociological Research (3)
Addiction Counseling Track - 30 Credit Hours
SOC 366 Introduction to Addictions (3)
SOC 367 Individual Counseling in Addictions (3)
SOC 368 Families and Addictions (3)
SOC 369 Pharmacology & High-Risk Medical Issues (3)
SOC 370 Addictions Counseling with Families (3)
SOC 371 Ethics in Addictions Counseling (3)
SOC 372 Psychopathology and Addictions (3)
SOC 373 Group Counseling with Addiction Populations (3)
SOC 377 Addictions Practicum I*
SOC 378 Addictions Practicum II**
*Ideally, Practicum I is taken the semester before one's final semester. (200 hours)
**Practicum II should be taken in final semester of one's program. (300 hours)
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology
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