The Master of Addiction Counseling in Psychology and Social Work program (MACP/MSW) is uniquely positioned to address the workforce gap that exists to treat co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. This joint degree program combines the Master in Addiction Counseling in Psychology (MACP) and the Master of Social Work (MSW), which are offered respectively by the Department of Psychology and the School of Social Work. Each degree accepts credits earned in the other degree. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have completed the educational requirements toward licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Post-degree supervision and practice requirements vary by state, and prospective students are encouraged to review licensure requirements where they intend to practice.
The Advanced Standing Program is available to those who have earned a BSW from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have earned that degree within the past seven years. The BSW degree must be granted prior to the beginning of advanced standing classes.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Learning Objectives
This Joint Masters Program in Addiction Counseling in Psychology and Social Work will prepare students to work as Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW). With this joint degree, graduates will be able to treat individuals struggling with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, provide training for future graduates, and serve as leaders in the field advocating for their constituents. This will be accomplished through the following program-level learning objectives. Successful graduates of the program will be able to:
- Serve as skilled practitioners who engage in ethical, autonomous, and multi-disciplinary practice across system levels utilizing a Person-in-Environment perspective.
- Provide scientifically supported treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders in individual, family, and group therapy modalities.
- Provide evidence-based supervision and training for addiction counseling and social work students as they complete their training.
- Serve as leaders who advance social, economic, and environmental justice, promote human rights, and engage in social action to eliminate oppressive conditions for all people.
- Serve as leaders that value and appreciate human relationships and diversity in its multiple forms and who model and advocate for inclusive practices and cultural humility.
- Practice life-long learning, engage in scientific inquiry, and utilize critical thinking to inform practice at all system levels.
- Critically apply relevant theories and values to engage, assess, intervene and evaluate practice within changing contexts at all systems levels.
Effective Fall 2023
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SOWK 500 | Principles and Philosophy of Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 511 | Small Systems Practice Skills | 3 |
| SOWK 515 | Theoretical Foundations for Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 530 | Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SOWK 520 | Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| SOWK 588 | Field Placement | 6 |
| SOWK 592 | Integrative Foundation Field Seminar | 1 |
| Trauma-Informed Care | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 612 | Introduction to Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 620 | Addiction Counseling Concepts | 4 |
| PSY 675 | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice | 3 |
| PSY 724 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| SOWK 630 | Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 613 | Advanced Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 775 | Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 793 | Clinical Supervision of Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| SOWK 631 | Advanced Community Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 634 | Advanced Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 600 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| SOWK 633 | Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 726 | Neuropharmacology of Addiction | 3 |
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 698 | Advanced Research and Social Work Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 83 | |
A minimum of 83 credits are required to complete this program.
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Optional credits. Other SOWK courses may be chosen with approval of advisor.
Effective Fall 2023
Advanced Standing Program
This option is available only to those who have earned a B.S.W. from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have earned that degree within the past seven years. The B.S.W. degree must be granted prior to the beginning of advanced standing classes. Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the entire B.S.W.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PSY 612 | Introduction to Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 620 | Addiction Counseling Concepts | 4 |
| PSY 675 | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice | 3 |
| PSY 724 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| SOWK 630 | Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SOWK 633 | Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 613 | Advanced Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 726 | Neuropharmacology of Addiction | 3 |
| PSY 775 | Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 793 | Clinical Supervision of Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| SOWK 631 | Advanced Community Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 634 | Advanced Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| SOWK 530 | Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Trauma-Informed Care | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 600 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 698 | Advanced Research and Social Work Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 64 | |
A minimum of 64 credits are required to complete this program.
- 1
Optional credits. Other SOWK courses may be chosen with approval of advisor.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |