Chemical Dependency Counseling program and minor helps combat substance abuse in Kentucky

The abuse of drugs and alcohol is a problem impacting families across Kentucky. According to a recent 2015 survey released by Interact for Health and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, one in four Kentucky adults say they have friends or family members who have suffered from misuse of prescription pain relievers. Counseling and treatment are critical factors in helping people overcome abuse and addiction. MSU offers coursework that prepares students for careers to help combat substance abuse across the state.

We offer a master’s degree program in sociology with a chemical dependency counseling concentration as well as an undergraduate minor in chemical dependency counseling. Courses in the minor and master’s program are approved by the Kentucky Alcohol and Drug Certification Board and will prepare students to achieve certification to serve as alcohol and drug counselors.

The minor consists of five courses (including a practicum) and students may select two additional electives in areas such as health, nursing, psychology, sociology and social work.

A minor in Chemical Dependency Counseling complements degrees in social work, nursing, sociology, criminology and psychology.  Any MSU student may choose to pursue this minor.

To learn more about MSU's Chemical Dependency Counseling programs visit www.moreheadstate.edu/chemicaldependency.