An 18 semester hour undergraduate minor in substance abuse is available to undergraduate students from any major. Students interested in obtaining jobs in substance abuse will find that completion of this minor will enhance their marketability with regard to entry‑level jobs. Further, for those students interested in working toward North Carolina Substance Abuse Certification, the Coordinator will provide guidance and assistance that will facilitate the achievement of Certification in North Carolina.

Requirements for a Minor in Substance Abuse

Required Courses: 12 Sem. Hrs.

SAB 2830. Interviewing Skills (3 credits) or
CRJ 2830. Interviewing Skills (3 credits) or
SWK 3800. Social Work Practice I (3 credits)
SAB 3770. Drug Use and Abuse (3 credits)
SOC 3780. Sociology of Drug Use (3 credits)
SOC 3790. Substance Abuse Prevention (3 credits)

Elective Courses: 6 Sem. Hrs.

Select 6 hours from the following:

CRJ 3670. Social Deviance (3 credits) or
SOC 3670. Social Deviance (3 credits)
CRJ 3500. Offender Rehabilitation (3 credits)
SWK 2700. Medical Terminology (2 credits)
SOC 2090. Social Problems in Modern Society (3 credits)
SOC 3030. The Family (3 credits)
SWK 2450. Human Diversity (3 credits)
SAB 4550. Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Addiction (3 credits)

Total: 18 Sem. Hrs.

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