Post University's Master of Science in Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who seek to advance their skills and career options or find employment in this growing field.

Our Master of Science in Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree combines the strengths of a traditional New England University education with the convenience and flexibility of online learning. You will benefit from regular contact with and feedback from professors, as well as the opportunity to learn from and interact with other working professionals. Our highly interactive online classes are offered in eight-week modules, six times a year, making it possible for you to complete your Master of Science in Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling in less time without sacrificing quality.

The Post University MSHSV program affords students the opportunity to take additional coursework toward licensure eligibility, but it is not a licensure program. As licensure is a professional process, it is up to each student to fully understand the licensure process as it varies from state to state and area of specialization. The faculty and staff in the MSHSV program are here to support and advise students on program requirements, but it is ultimately the responsibility of individual students to be in charge of his/her own licensure process and to make sure that all requirements are met in obtaining licensure. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body.

The online Master of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Post University is ideal for professionals who:

• Want to understand the complex issues regarding alcohol and drug addiction within American society on both a micro and macro level, including multicultural issues and ethical considerations
• Want to expand on their background of the biological, psychological, and sociological effects that either short and/or long term use of substances has on the individual, family system, community, or society with skills learned in an onlineMaster of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
• Want a comprehensive view of the most current assessment, diagnosis, and treatment modalities in the field of addictions including individual, group, self-help, and/or psychopharmacology methods
• Want to meet the minimum educational requirements for licensure or certification specified by the state of Connecticut through earning an online Master of Human Services degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling