Help people reclaim their lives. Gain the skills to lead, heal, and empower communities battling substance use and behavioral health challenges.
Earn an Addiction Studies degree at NSU and prepare for a rewarding career helping individuals overcome substance use disorders, improve mental health, and build healthier communities. Our Addiction Studies program provides the knowledge, counseling skills, and practical experience needed for careers in addiction treatment, behavioral health, community services, and recovery support. Make a difference while pursuing a growing and impactful profession.
Why Choose Addiction Studies at NSU
Be the difference in someone’s recovery journey
Addiction impacts individuals, families, and communities across every level of society, creating a strong demand for trained behavioral health professionals. NSU’s Addiction Studies degree combines psychology, counseling techniques, and effective communication skills to prepare you for meaningful careers in substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and recovery support. Gain the knowledge and hands-on training needed to lead recovery efforts and make a lasting, positive impact in your community.
AT A GLANCE COURSES
Build real-world counseling skills to lead healing and recovery in families, groups, and communities impacted by addiction.
Understand addiction’s impact on individuals, families, and communities—and explore prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies.
Explore how addiction shapes family behavior and structure. Learn therapeutic approaches to support recovery within the home.
Program Highlights
NSU’s Addiction Studies program offers unique opportunities and resources to help you succeed. From hands-on learning to personalized guidance, these highlights set our program apart.
Hands on Learning
Apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings through internships and fieldwork focused on addiction treatment and recovery services.
Expert Faculty
Learn from licensed professionals and researchers who bring real-world counseling experience and academic expertise into every class.
Career Preparation
Graduate with the skills, credentials, and confidence to start your career in mental health, counseling, or public health—right away.
Degree Resources
Access essential resources and information at your fingertips. These links make it easy to explore degree programs, plan your educational journey, and stay connected with campus opportunities and student life.
