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https://casat.org/academic
CASAT is a grant and contract funded center with a primary mission to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with addictive behaviors by helping organizations, students, states, and the existing workforce apply research-based practices. The mission is achieved through university-based coursework; online courses and training; conferences and institutes; continuing education workshops; and other activities useful to the existing workforce and community stakeholders.
Academically, CASAT offers an 18 credit undergraduate minor, a 21 credit undergraduate certificate (minor plus practicum), a 12 credit certificate in peer support services, an 18 credit graduate certificate and a graduate specialization within the master’s degree for human development and family studies. Most of the courses for the undergraduate programs are available online, as well as in person.
The 18 credit undergraduate minor introduces students to the field of addiction treatment and prevention services via the overview courses of CAS 154 and CAS 255 . This minor is especially suited to students majoring in psychology, social work, criminal justice, human development and family studies, sociology, and nursing. An additional 3 credits of internship/practicum coursework is available for those students intending to pursue the state certification as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor or those interested in a service learning experience. The undergraduate treatment services certificate is also available for students who already have a bachelor’s degree or do not wish to pursue a degree but seek addiction information for their chosen careers. Formal acceptance into the minor or certificate program is required in order for students to take coursework at the 300 or 400 level. An additional application process is required for acceptance into the practicum, CAS 464 . Applications are due by April 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.
The 12 credit peer support specialist (PSS) certificate is designed for those who are interested in providing support, advocacy, wellness, and community engagement services to individuals seeking recovery from substance and behavioral health disorders. This certificate provides students an opportunity to experience the professional side of the addiction and mental health treatment field and may be utilized as a stepping-stone for further career advancement.
Finally, CASAT offers graduate level coursework that may culminate in an 18-credit graduate certificate or a master’s degree specialization. The graduate certificate is designed for post-bachelor’s degree students who have counseling experience in the field of Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services or are completing a master’s degree in another related program (i.e., psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, school counseling, criminal justice, etc.). GRE scores are not required for application to this certificate. The master’s specialization requires acceptance into the master of science program in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and is best suited for students interested in becoming a licensed addictions professional.
Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention Community (N-RAP)
CASAT’s direct student services activity is a collegiate recovery program titled NRAP (Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention Community). The mission of NRAP is to provide an environment of nurturing support and peer connections for college students recovering from a substance use or behavioral addiction and students choosing a substance-free lifestyle. With the overall goal of equipping sober students with the skills to be successful academically, socially, physically, and psychologically, NRAP also coordinates and promotes substance-free activities for the college community at-large.
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