Accelerated Adult Programs
Addictions & Mental Health Treatment (B.A.)
Flexible, career-focused preparation for counseling-related roles in behavioral health—tailored for working adults in the Coatesville area.
Adult-FriendlyOnline & accelerated options designed around work & family
Career-Ready SkillsPrevention, assessment, counseling techniques, crisis response
Next-Step PathwayPositioning toward CADC; seamless path to grad counseling
What You’ll Learn:
- Foundations of substance use, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders
- Theories of counseling and psychotherapy; individual & group techniques
- Screening, assessment, and referral tools used in behavioral health
- Crisis intervention and case management in community settings
- Legal, ethical, and professional issues in counseling practice
- Supervised practicum experiences that translate knowledge into practice
Where Graduates Can Work
- Outpatient & residential treatment programs
- Hospitals & integrated care teams
- Community agencies & prevention services
- Case management & recovery support
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Curriculum Highlights
Final degree requirements are set by Alvernia University; your advisor will confirm your personalized plan.
- Foundations of Chemical Dependency
- Origins of Mental Illness
- Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Counseling Techniques I
- Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling
- Approved electives in addictions, psychology, social work, or criminal justice
- Practicum placements (faculty-approved sites)
