Addiction Studies, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Addiction Studies

2026–2027
Edinburg Campus

The 2026-2027 list of core courses can be found in the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog. See 'Bachelors Degree Program Regulations'

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Campus: B - Offered in Brownsville; E - Offered in Edinburg; O - Offered Online; T - Travel Required

Bolded Course Number*: Program Admission Requirement

Min Grade: A - Excellent; B - Good; C - Satisfactory; D - Below Average; CR - Credit; P - Passing; S - Satisfactory.

Core: 010 - Communication; 020 - Mathematics; 030 - Life and Physical Sciences; 040 - Language, Philosophy & Culture; 050 - Creative Arts; 060 - American History; 070 - Government/Political Science; 080 - Social and Behavioral Sciences;

Core: 090 - Applied Communication and Literacies; Humanities; Leadership; Science Labs; Interdisciplinary; Technologies; Language Diversity & Writing

This program is delivered in a hybrid format with courses offered through a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. Addiction Studies (ADST) coursework is online only.
Fall – Year 1, Semester Total Hours: 15
Fall – Year 1 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (15 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Fall 3 B/E/O Choose 1 Communication C 10 For all 010 courses: Satisfactory scores on English portion of ACT test and TSI examination or ENGL 0301. For ENGL 1302, a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 1301. See General Education Core for course options. Options: ENGL 1301
Fall 3 B/E/O Choose 1 Creative Arts 50 See General Education Core for course options.
Fall 3 B/E/O Choose 1 Mathematics C 20 College Ready TSI status in Mathematics or MATH 0314/0332/0342. See General Education Core for course options.
Fall 3 B/E/O Choose 1 American History 60 See General Education Core for course options. Options: HIST 1301 or HIST 2327
Fall 3 B/E/O Choose 1 Integrative/Experimental Learning Option 90 See General Education Core for course options.
Fall B/E/O UNIV 1301 Foundations of Academic and Career Success 1101 Academic and Career Success 1001/1300 Living and Working by Design As required, based on a number of factors such as credit hours earned, TSI status, high school rank, major declaration, etc.
Spring – Year 1, Semester Total Hours: 16
Spring – Year 1 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (16 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Spring 3 B/E/O Choose 1 Communication C 10 For all 010 courses: Satisfactory scores on English portion of ACT test and TSI examination or ENGL 0301. For ENGL 1302, a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 1301. See General Education Core for course options. Options: ENGL 1302 or ENGL 1305
Spring 3 B/E/O Choose 1 American History 60 See General Education Core for more details. Options: HIST 1302 or HIST 2328
Spring 3 B/E/O Choose 1 Social and Behavioral Sciences 80 See General Education Core for more details. Recommended: PSYC 2301 "C" or better required for PSYC 2314.
Spring 4 B/E/O Choose 1 Life and Physical Sciences 030/ 090 See General Education Core for course options.
Spring 3 B/E/O REHS 2301 Introduction to Rehabilitation Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall – Year 2, Semester Total Hours: 14
Fall – Year 2 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (14 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Fall 1 B/E/O Choose 1 Integrative/Experimental Learning Option 90 See General Education Core for course options.
Fall 4 B/E/O Choose 1 Life and Physical Sciences 030/ 090 See General Education Core for course options.
Fall 3 B/E/O POLS 2305 U.S. Federal Government & Politics 70 See General Education Core for course options.
Fall 3 B/E/O ADST 2321 Introduction to Addiction Studies Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 B/E/O 13XX-43XX Free Elective Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring – Year 2, Semester Total Hours: 15
Spring – Year 2 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (15 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Spring 3 B/E/O Choose 1 Language, Philosophy & Culture 40 See General Education Core for course options.
Spring 3 B/E/O REHS 3331 Psychology of Disability Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 3 B/E/O POLS 2306 Texas Government & Politics 70 See General Education Core for course options.
Spring 3 B/E/O 13XX-43XX Free Elective See Degree Plan for course options.
Spring 3 B/E/O 13XX-43XX Free Elective See Degree Plan for course options.
Fall – Year 3, Semester Total Hours: 15
Fall – Year 3 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (15 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Fall 3 O ADST 3340 Intermediate Aspects of Addiction Studies Prior credit or concurrently enrolled in ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 O ADST 3380 Current Issues in Addiction Studies ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 B/E/O PSYC 3305 or PSYC 2314 Applied Behavior Analysis and Modification or Developmental Psychology: Life Span PSYC 2314: Grade of "C" or better in PSYC 2301. PSYC 3305: Grade of "C" or better in PSYC 2301 and PSYC 3325. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 B/E/O 13XX-43XX Free Elective Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 B/E/O 13XX-43XX Free Elective Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring – Year 3, Semester Total Hours: 15
Spring – Year 3 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (15 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Spring 3 O ADST 3303 Case Management I in Addiction Studies C Prior Credit or concurrently enrolled in ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 3 O ADST 3350 Prevention of Addictive Behaviors ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 3 O ADST 4301 Assessment in Addiction Behaviors Prior credit or concurrently enrolled in ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 3 B/E/O PSYC 4313 or REHS 4385 Abnormal Psychology or Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Disability PSYC 4313:Grade of "C" or better in PSYC 2301. REHS 4385: REHS 2301. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 3 B/E/O 13XX-43XX Free Elective Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall – Year 4, Semester Total Hours: 15
Fall – Year 4 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (15 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Fall 3 O ADST 4320 Special Populations in Addiction Studies ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 O ADST 4302 Job Placement in Addiction Studies Prior credit or concurrently enrolled in ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 O ADST 4303 Case Management II in Addiction Studies C Grade of C or better in ADST 3303. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 O ADST 4330 Practicum I in Addiction Studies C ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Fall 3 O ADST 4365 Principles of Addiction Counseling ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring – Year 4, Semester Total Hours: 15
Spring – Year 4 Addiction Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) Courses (15 total credit hours)
Semester Credit Hours Campus Course Number Course Title Minimum Grade Core Prerequisite Additional Notes
Spring 3 O ADST 4340 Clinical Issues in Addiction Studies C ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 3 O ADST 4345 Culture and Family in Addiction Studies ADST 2321. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 3 O ADST 4370 Addiction Counseling Skills Prior credit or concurrently enrolled in ADST 4365. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
Spring 6 O ADST 4602 Practicum II in Addiction Studies C Grade of "C" or better in ADST 4330. Satisfies Major Specific Requirement.
120 TOTAL HOURS
(42) Advanced minimum credit hours
Revised: Tuesday, March 3, 2026