Requirements and Details

Careful attention will be given to previous work experience, academic background, scholarship, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the field of addictions.

Statement of Intent

A specific Statement of Intent for applicants to the Addictions program is to be submitted electronically through the online admission application. 

To address in the Statement of Intent:

• Describe your personal experiences with counseling or therapy, and your own self-growth experiences.
• Describe the significant life events that have contributed to who you are today.
• Please describe why the field of chemical dependency treatment is of interest to you.
• If you have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, what is your sober date?

How did you find recovery?

How do you maintain your sober lifestyle?

• Identify areas of strength and challenges in pursuing this degree

Application Review

Strong candidates will be invited to a group interview with counseling faculty. If attendance at an interview is totally impractical, the graduate director may designate an alternate method.