Chemical Dependency / Addiction Studies

The B.S.in Chemical Dependency/Addiction Studies (CDAS) is an extension of the existing liberal arts major in Psychology. However, there is less choice in course selection and the program includes a series of five professional development courses (two of which are also Nursing courses).

Admission Requirements

This degree has been designed to have a second admission process (similar to the education and nursing programs). Students will file applications for admission into the program during the junior year. In order to be admitted, students will be required to have earned a minimum grade of B- in PSYC 217, PSYC 451, and PSYC 452, and a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all classes taken in the major prior to admission to the professional program. To remain in the program, students must also maintain at least a 2.50 GPA in the major and earn no grade lower than B- in a concentration or professional course. The course requirements for freshmen and sophomores wishing to declare a major in the B.S. in Chemical Dependency / Addiction Studies are almost identical to those required for the B.A. in Psychology. Students admitted to the Chemical Dependency / Addiction Studies program should also declare as a Psychology major, as successful completion of the former will simultaneously result in the completion of the latter.