The University of Central Arkansas is the only university in the State of Arkansas to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Addiction Studies! This program is offered on-campus and online. The online program is a completion degree in Addiction Studies (Treatment) for students who have earned an Associate’s Degree. If you are looking for an exciting career with growing opportunities and want to be in the forefront in helping to resolve one of our country’s greatest social problems, explore a career in addiction counseling or addiction prevention. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Addiction Studies graduate will be prepared to work in such settings as hospitals, outpatient clinics, employee assistance programs, schools, the criminal justice system, governmental agencies and drug courts.
Watch this video to see what you can do with an Addiction Studies degree!
Program Requirements BEFORE entry:
Students who have already earned:
- (Required for Entry) A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and one of the three options below:
- (Highly Recommended) An Associate Degree from one of UCA’s Arkansas Community College Partners.
- Or have satisfied the UCA Lower-Division Core requirements.
- Or have completed the State Minimum Core. https://uca.edu/academicbulletins/files/2018/10/state-minimum-gened-core.pdf
You can visit http://uca.edu/2plus2 for information about how to easily transition into our online completion programs from other Arkansas community colleges!
PROGRAM CONTACT:
Stephanie Rose, DSW, LCSW, AADC, CS, DCC
Assistant Professor
srose3@uca.edu
(501) 852-0260
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CONTACT UCA ONLINE
ucaonline@uca.edu
(501) 852-UCAO (8226)