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As an addiction counseling and prevention student at USD, you'll develop the skills to deliver exceptional care to those struggling with substance abuse. Our program fosters a collaborative learning environment where students cultivate critical thinking, mutual respect, and teamwork skills essential for healthcare careers. You'll benefit from supportive faculty and engaging coursework designed to ignite your passion. Through interdisciplinary training with fellow healthcare students, you'll build the competence to become both effective leaders and collaborative team players. Graduates of our bachelor's program meet South Dakota's rigorous academic requirements, preparing them for impactful careers in detox centers, treatment facilities, correctional institutions, and community prevention initiatives.
Choose this major to become a prevention professional equipped to tackle future challenges while transforming lives through addiction counseling and prevention work.