Counseling: Psychology/Addiction Counseling (BS/MA)
Credential: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling (updated 4.5.24)
Majors: Psychology and Biblical Studies (BS), Addiction Counseling (MA)
Certification/Licensure: LBC | Capital’s BS/MA in Addictions program includes all curricular requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Advanced Addiction & Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania. There are additional non-curricular requirements for Pennsylvania Licensure.
Location: Lancaster
Program Mission Statement: The five-year BS/MA Addiction Counseling program is focused on preparing Christian students to understand the multifactorial causes and research-based treatments for various issues in the context of addiction counseling, treatment, and prevention programs, as well as in a broader mental health counseling context. The curriculum of this program is centered on biblical truth using the Integrated Psychotherapy Model that combines faith-based methods of recovery with research-driven counseling methods. Fully acknowledging God as our ever-present help in time of trouble, this program will embark students on their missional career by thoroughly equipping them with practical and scholarly professional skills to serve within the local church, para-church organizations, counseling organizations, hospitals, prisons, retirement centers, and a variety of human service settings.
Program Purpose & Goals:
The Educational Philosophy of the BA/MA Addiction Counseling Program is:
1. To provide clinical training such that students are well-versed in research-based theoretical orientations and able to articulate and apply such views.
2. To provide ample clinical experiences (in vivo and case study) such that students are able to grasp and deliver individual psychotherapy.
3. To provide a framework of learning that promotes critical thinking so that students are able to demonstrate professional evaluation of theoretical content in light of a biblical worldview.
4. To provide robust clinical supervision for students as they practice/apply clinical skills taught in the classroom.
5. To provide experiences in which students can transition their knowledge of scholarly publications and foundational, research-based clinical theories into future research endeavors.
Program Description: The BS/MA in Addiction Counseling program is a 5-year program that will allow students to obtain both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling. This program provides training that will give entry level qualifications for opportunities within addictions counseling, eligibility to apply for state licensure in PA (Licensed Professional Counselor), and professional certification (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor). For this degree, graduates will also be prepared to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Although not yet accredited through CACREP, the structure and content of the MA in Addiction Counseling program is aligned with the CACREP 2016 Standards.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Recognize the history, development, legislation, government policy, ethics, and professional identity development of counselors within the field of addiction counseling.
2. Evaluate theories, models, techniques, and interventions related to addiction counseling and substance use, as well as philosophies of addiction-related self-help through a biblical perspective.
3. Learn the application of principles, models, and documentation formats of biopsychosocial case conceptualization, etiology, treatment planning, diagnostic process, referral, application to testing and assessment, and prevention of addictive and substance use disorders.
4. Enhance culturally and developmentally relevant skills necessary to raise awareness and support addiction, substance abuse prevention and the recovery process at various delivery modalities within the continuum of care.
5. Develop understanding of the scholarly literature and its application within the neurological, behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of psychoactive substances and addictive disorders in order to develop skills to assess symptoms of psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, resiliency to psychoactive substance abuse disorders and withdrawal while utilizing reduction techniques for negative effects of substance use, abuse, dependence, and addictive disorders.
6. Determine the classifications, indications, contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation, while understanding the potential of substance use disorders mimicking and/or co-occurring with a variety of medical and psychological disorders
7. Identify the role of wellness and spirituality within the addiction recovery process, while incorporating vocation, family, social networks, and community systems within the recovery and treatment process.
8. Acquire an understanding of ethical principles and application to prospective addiction counseling situations that reflect an open and collaborative approach to resolve legal and ethical dilemmas.
9. Assist clients in recognizing life problems caused by addiction and continued harmful use or abuse, versus the benefits of life without an addiction.
10. Synthesize information and knowledge into practice through supervised counseling experiences.
Experiential Learning: The BS/MA Addiction Counseling Program includes two practicums and two internships.
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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42
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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37
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Counseling Courses
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70
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LBC 100 Foundations Seminar
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1
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Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202
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0
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Program Total
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150
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Bible & Theology Courses (42 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| THE 202 | Christian Political Engagement | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
BNT
| New Testament Elective | 3 |
BOT
| Old Testament Elective | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab | 1 |
| MAT 216 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 228 | Principles and Techniques of Psychotherapy | 3 |
| HUM 204/SWK 204 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (300 level) | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (400 level) | 3 |
Counseling Courses (70 credits)
| PSY 122 | Group Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 143 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 351 | Therapy Lab | 3 |
| PSY 415 | Practicum | 3 |
| CPS 501 | Orientation to Professional Counseling Identity, Function & Ethics | 3 |
| CPS 505 | Research and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CPS 508 | Counseling Skills in Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CPS 510 | Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CPS 514 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| CPS 515 | Counseling Theory and Techniques | 3 |
| CPS 525 | Assessment Techniques in Counseling I | 3 |
| CPS 530 | Professional Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| CPS 531 | Psychopathology & Counseling | 3 |
| CPS 541 | Group Counseling Leadership Skills | 3 |
| CPS 546 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| CPS 572 | Counseling Addictions | 3 |
| CPS 573 | Advanced Addictions Treatment Methods | 3 |
| CPS 575 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| CPS 583 | Multicultural Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| CPS 588 | Career and Lifestyle Development | 3 |
| CPS 601 | Professional CNS Practicum | 3 |
| CPS 602 | Professional CNS Internship | 3 |
| CPS 603 | Counseling Internship II | 3 |
| CPS Elective | 3 |
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
Faculty:
Jon Shacklett, MA, LPC, CAADC, ACS
Melissa Boas, MEd
Praveen Rudra, MA
Adjunct Faculty:
Arwa Nye, MEd
Brittany Ober, MA
Daniel Grubb, MA
Day Butcher, PhD
Faith Ann Day, MA
James Johnson, DMin
Jonathan Reese, MA
Joshua Irvine, MA, LPC
Justin D. Charles, PsyD
Justin Steele, PsyD
Kimberly Blest, MA, LPC
Olivia Murrin, MA, LPC
Sean Dougherty, MS, MEd