B.S. in Psychology/Substance Abuse

If you want to help people who are addicted to various substances and care about them, then you can pursue a career in this field. You will, however, need the required expertise and skills in handling such people and helping them reclaim their life and bring it under control.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Substance Abuse is a course offered by Kaplan University for people interested in this field. The students will assess the methods, approaches, concepts, values, theories, studies, history and research methods of psychology. They will study the trends and learn the application of these concepts to human learning, development and behavior. They will be taught about psychological behaviors and handling them in a responsible manner. Evaluating mental processes and behavior related to various types of concerns using scientific methods will also be taught to them.

Skills like counseling and communication will also be focused on to transform them into thorough professionals in this field.