Human Services and Addictions Minor

The minor in Human Services and Addictions is an excellent choice for majors in the behavioral, social or health sciences, or for any student interested in a helping profession. To complete the minor, students must earn at least a C- in HSR 100 Society and Human Services - SB (3 credits)  and 18 additional credit hours of HSR courses. Six of the 18 credit hours must be at the 300 level or above. Minors are not eligible to participate in the field experience courses (HSR 304  and HSR 404 ). HSR courses are offered in an online or hybrid format.

Students must take electives in addition to required courses to meet the academic requirements for certification and/or licensure as a chemical dependency counselor in Kentucky and Ohio. Students may also elect to choose practicum sites that will provided necessary fieldwork experience and hours that will aid in the certification/licensure process and requirements. It is important to review each state’s licensure and/or certification requirements for becoming a chemical dependency counselor.

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