Course Sequence
Completing the M.S. in Addiction Policy & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Financing (2) Data Analysis & Statistics in Drug Policy I (1.5) US Addiction Policy (2) | Fundamentals of Neurobiology I (2) Foundations of Addiction I: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment (1.5) Integrative Seminar (3) Social Epidemiology & Addiction (3) | Addiction and Mental Health Law & Policy (2) Foundations of Addiction II: Comorbidities, Recovery, and Supports (1.5) Integrative Seminar (3) Policy Elective (2 or 3) | Comparative Addiction Policy (2) Mentored Capstone Seminar (2 or 3) 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 (virtual) | Fall I | Spring I | Summer II | Fall II | Spring II | Summer III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis & Statistics in Drug Policy I (1.5) US Addiction Policy (2) | Foundations of Addiction I (Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment) (1.5) Integrative Seminar (3) | Foundations of Addiction II (Comorbidities, Recovery, and Supports) (1.5) Integrative Seminar (3) | Health Care Financing (2) Data Analysis & Statistics in Drug Policy II (1.5) | Fundamentals of Neurobiology I (2) Social Epidemiology & Addiction (3) | Addiction and Mental Health Law & Policy (2) Policy Elective (2 or 3) | Comparative Addiction Policy (2) Mentored Capstone Seminar (2 or 3) |
| 3.5 Credits | 4.5 Credits | 4.5 Credits | 3.5 Credits | 5 Credits | 5 Credits | 4 Credits |