Completing the M.S. in Addiction Policy and Practice degree requires 30 credits of coursework, of which 27 are from core requirements. Students can complete the program in one calendar year if full time and 2-3 years if part time.
Sample Full-Time Course Schedule by Semester
Summer I (virtual)
Fall
Spring
Summer II
ADPP 6030 Health Care Financing (2)
ADPP 6010 Data Analysis & Statistics in Drug Policy I (1.5)
ADPP 6020 US Addiction Policy (2)
ADPP 5015 Fundamentals of Neurobiology I (2)
ADPP 6001 Foundations of Addiction I (Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment) (1.5)
ADPP 7001 Integrative Seminar (3)
ADPP 6040 Social Epidemiology & Addiction (3)
ADPP 6025 Addiction and Mental Health Law & Policy (2)
ADPP 6002 Foundations of Addiction II (Comorbidities, Recovery, and Supports) (1.5)
ADPP 7002 Integrative Seminar (3)
Policy Elective (2 or 3)
ADPP 6021 Comparative Addiction Policy (2)
ADPP 7003 Mentored Capstone Seminar (2 or 3)
ADPP 6011 Data Analysis & Statistics in Drug Policy II (1.5)
5.5 credits
9.5 credits
9.5 credits
5.5 credits
Sample Part-Time Course Schedule by Semester
Students in the Addiction Policy & Practice (ADPP) part-time track will work with the Program Coordinator and Director to establish a plan of study based on the student’s desired enrollment level and intended graduation timeline. The student chooses one two- or three-credit elective, which is approved by the Program Director.
Summer I
Fall I
Spring I
Summer II
Fall II
Spring II
Summer III
ADPP 6010 Data Analysis & Statistics in Drug Policy I (1.5)
ADPP 6020 US Addiction Policy (2)
ADPP 6001 Foundations of Addiction I (Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment) (1.5)
ADPP 7001 Integrative Seminar (3)
ADPP 6002 Foundations of Addiction II (Comorbidities, Recovery, and Supports) (1.5)
ADPP 7002 Integrative Seminar (3)
ADPP 6030 Health Care Financing (2)
ADPP 6011 Data Analysis & Statistics in Drug Policy II (1.5)
ADPP 5015 Fundamentals of Neurobiology I (2)
ADPP 6040 Social Epidemiology & Addiction (3)
ADPP 6025 Addiction and Mental Health Law & Policy (2)
