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Information Sheet on our Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Addictions Counseling Psychology

Thank you for your interest in our online Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) in Addictions Counseling Psychology. Very few (distance program) opportunities exist today for people to acquire their education through online courses. Breyer State University is proud to offer a new "Innovative" online distance education degree program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Addictions Counseling Psychology. Our degree program consists of 11 core courses, which are listed below.

TOTAL: 58 Semester Hours

Upon successful completion of the eleven core courses you will be conferred the degree "Doctor of Philosophy in Addictions Counseling Psychology and may use the initials, "Ph.D" after your name.

The Ph.D Degree in Addictions Counseling Psychology prepares you for a successful career in the speciality counseling practice of "addictions." Upon graduation, this program is designed for you to enter into a position dealing with counseling of persons with various addictions. For the most part, this program is designed for professionals who already have a graduate degree related to counseling, psychology, or social services or a health care profession. This is not designed as an entry level degree into the behavioral health care professions.

All courses are targeted and precise, clear and easy to follow, yet challenging and exciting at the same time. Each course begins with a syllabus from your instructor, followed by course assignments. You will be given five years to complete the MA program. To review the syllabi for the MA degree program, please proceed to http://www.breyerstate.com/degrees.htm and press the "Addictions Counseling Psychology" link located under the heading"Doctorate Degrees ."

This curriculum is not designed to meet any specific state or country's licensing requirements. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ISSUES OF LISCENSING, CLICK HERE.

Apostille Notarization of Degrees

Graduates, who reside outside of the USA, may require their degrees to have an Apostille Certification.  Breyer State University works with an agency in Washington DC that we refer graduates to for application for their Apostille of their degree. View Additional Information

FAQS:

1). There are no residency or travel requirements for this degree program.
2). Courses may be registered for and paid for, all at once or one course at a time.
3). You may take more than one course at one time, however, AC 695 can only be taken after successful completion of all our required courses in the curriculum.
4). Breyer State University is accredited by the Educational Accreditational Association. To learn more about our accreditation please view www.breyerstate.com/accreditation.htm
5). Tuition does not include the course of required textbooks.
6). To apply for the Ph.D Degree Program, you must complete an online enrollment application. This can be done at www.breyerstate.com/apply.htm
7). There is a one-time $50.00 admissions fee. This can be paid by credit card online at our secure server www.breyerstate.com/pay.htm
We also accept personal checks and money orders payable to Breyer State University.
8). The requirement for admission to this degree program is an earned graduate degree in psychology, counseling, human and health services, social services, nursing, medicine or a closely related health care or behavioral health care field.
9). There are no grants or tuition assistant for this program. However, many employers are paying for or reimbursing tuition for studies at Breyer State University. Please check with your own employer's policy on this.
10). Breyer State University will accept transfer credits of completed courses from other universities.
11). Upon graduation, your diploma and official transcripts will have Ph.D in Addictions Counseling Psychology printed on the diploma.
12). Breyer State University offers an innovative program whereby you can apply for and receive up to 50% of your degree requirements via life/career experiences and/or transfer credits. Full information regarding this is available at our website.
13). Our diplomas are beautifully done by a professional printer. They are a light cream color card stock with blue and black foil ink for lasting quality. The Breyer State University logo is imprinted and our diplomas carry the gold embossed seal of the university. They are contained in a beautiful navy blue leather-like diploma holder with the university logo embossed in gold on the outside cover. You may preview a photo of our diplomas and transcripts at http://www.breyerstate.com/sample.htm
14) 13). This degree program does not meet any type of licensing requirements for a professional counseling license. Many states will allow one to work under the direction of a licensed counselor and/or other mental health licensed professional. If you have any questions or concerns as to whether your state or country allows practice in counseling in this specialty practice without an official license, then please be sure to check with your state's licensing agency/board before enrolling into this degree program. Please note that this degree program is not approved by the American Psychological Association (APA). Again, there are agencies/employers that do hire holders of degrees in counseling, where the state laws allow practice under supervision, or do not require licensure. It is important to first check with your own state or country's licensing laws/requirements.

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Thank you again for your interest in the Ph.D in Addictions Counseling Psychology Degree Program. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact any of our departments
listed below.

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