Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)

800 Haskell Street
(775) 784-6265

An 18-unit minor in addiction treatment services is available through the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT). All students are introduced to the field of addiction services via the overview courses of CAS 154  and CAS 255 . The Addiction Treatment Services 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. 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 a minor or certificate program is required in order for students to take coursework at the 300 or 400 level. Most of the courses for this minor are available online, as well as in class. Students are encouraged to take upper-division courses face-to-face  whenever possible. Local students wishing to take CAS 355  online must seek permission from the departmental advisor. To view information about this program online, visit: http://casat.org and select “Academic Programs”.

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 15 for the spring semester. All applications are available through the CASAT office in the Orvis Building or by calling the department.

Finally, and 18-unit graduate certificate is available for post-bachelor’s degreed students who have counseling experience in the field of Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services.