Bachelor's in Alcohol & Drug Counseling (Psychology)

Midway University is originally founded as the Kentucky Female Orphan School, it has evolved into a thriving coeducational institution known for its commitment to personalized education and student success. Midway University prides itself on creating a supportive community that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and character development. At Midway, students engage in a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs delivered by dedicated faculty in a close-knit learning environment. The university places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, ensuring that students not only acquire knowledge but also gain practical skills that prepare them for success in their chosen fields. With a focus on fostering leadership, integrity, and a lifelong love of learning, Midway University stands as a beacon of academic excellence in the heart of Kentucky.

Midway University's Bachelor in Psychology with an Alcohol and Drug Counseling concentration will provide training in the special skills and techniques required in the profession of addiction counseling. Courses in the program will cover the 12 core functions of addiction counseling (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, consultation). In addition to these core functions, courses will also provide training on confidentiality, ethics, and practice in the form of in-class case presentations, in-class demonstration of individual and group therapy techniques, and supervised practicum experiences with licensed community mental health providers. Practicum placements, work contracts, and work with a community mental health provider must have faculty approval. The concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling will take the place of a minor for students enrolled in the BA degree program in Psychology. The goal of this program is to assist the student in acquiring necessary training and hours towards the required amount of practice experience needed for certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Kentucky. Additional hours may be required beyond what is offered through the program and will be the student’s responsibility.