Counselling with Addiction




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Launch your career helping individuals overcome addiction with Munster Technological University’s BA (Honours) in Counselling with Addiction. This four-year, full-time program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to become a qualified addiction counsellor.
Develop Core Counselling Skills: Master the fundamentals of person-centered counselling, solution-focused therapy, and other evidence-based approaches to working with individuals struggling with addiction. Learn active listening techniques, motivational interviewing, and ethical considerations in the counselling profession.
Addiction Counselling Specialization: Gain a deep understanding of addiction, its underlying causes, and various treatment modalities. Explore topics like substance abuse, behavioural addictions, co-occurring disorders, and relapse prevention strategies.
Integrated Learning: Combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience through coursework, skills labs, and potential placement opportunities in addiction treatment centers or related settings.
Professional Preparation: Prepare for professional practice by learning about ethical considerations, legal frameworks surrounding addiction counselling, and career development strategies. Develop your resume writing and interview skills to effectively navigate the job market.
Develop Valuable Skills: Refine your communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy skills. Learn to build rapport with clients, create a safe and supportive counselling environment, and collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
This program is ideal for students with a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction. Graduates emerge as qualified addiction counsellors prepared for various career paths, including:
- Addiction treatment centers
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Mental health agencies
- Employee assistance programs (EAPs)
- Private practice (after gaining relevant experience and fulfilling licensing requirements)
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The Student Contribution Charge for EU students is €3,000. EU tuition may be covered by the Free Fees Initiative. EU-Nationals, who are repeating a full year of study, must pay tuition fees.
Applicants must bee over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year, have successfully completed the University’s mature student. Vetting by an Garda Siochana is a mandatory requirement for this program. All applicants will be required to provide medical certification and references.
Application deadline for EU students is February 1.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 and ACT with a minimum score of 23 or SATS with a minimum score 1140. It is required from applicants to have completed 4 years of English, at least 3 years of Math (4 years recommended) at least 2 years of History/Social Science and a language and at least 2 years of a laboratory science subject (4 years recommended). Specific subjects may be required for entry into certain courses.
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