Bachelor of Science (BS) in Alcohol and Drug Studies

The undergraduate program in alcohol and drug studies prepares students to enter the addiction field or further their knowledge and strengthen their competencies through advanced degrees.

The Alcohol and Drug Studies major is an interdisciplinary program administered by the Department of Health Science. The program prepares students to enter the addictions field or further their knowledge of addictions to strengthen their competency within other disciplines.

The Alcohol and Drug Studies major provides students with the academic coursework necessary to pursue the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and the Board Certified Counselor (BCC) credential through the Minnesota Certification Board. Students are responsible for verifying their eligibility for credentialing within their respective credentialing boards.

Minnesota State Mankato is a place where big ideas become real-world solutions that have a positive impact across Minnesota.

We offer more than 130 undergraduate areas of study and over 75 graduate areas of study to feed your big ideas.

As one of the largest providers of graduate education in the state, Minnesota State Mankato’s College of Graduate Studies and Research offers innovative, nationally recognized programs at an exceptional value to students. Since 1953, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality programs that provide creative, scholarly, and research opportunities that address the needs of our students and our state, region and world.