The Bachelor’s in Alcohol & Drug Counseling (Psychology) at
Midway University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Midway University is originally founded as the Kentucky Female Orphan School, it has evolved into a thriving coeducational institution known for its commitment to personalized education and student success. Midway University prides itself on creating a supportive community that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and character development.
At Midway, students engage in a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs delivered by dedicated faculty in a close-knit learning environment. The university places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, ensuring that students not only acquire knowledge but also gain practical skills that prepare them for success in their chosen fields. With a focus on fostering leadership, integrity, and a lifelong love of learning, Midway University stands as a beacon of academic excellence in the heart of Kentucky.
Midway University's Bachelor in Psychology with an Alcohol and Drug Counseling concentration will provide training in the special skills and techniques required in the profession of addiction counseling. Courses in the program will cover the 12 core functions of addiction counseling (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, consultation). In addition to these core functions, courses will also provide training on confidentiality, ethics, and practice in the form of in-class case presentations, in-class demonstration of individual and group therapy techniques, and supervised practicum experiences with licensed community mental health providers.
Practicum placements, work contracts, and work with a community mental health provider must have faculty approval. The concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling will take the place of a minor for students enrolled in the BA degree program in Psychology. The goal of this program is to assist the student in acquiring necessary training and hours towards the required amount of practice experience needed for certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Kentucky. Additional hours may be required beyond what is offered through the program and will be the student’s responsibility.
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Midway University distinguished by its supportive atmosphere, Midway University provides a unique educational experience. The institution delivers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs through dedicated faculty, fostering a close-knit learning environment. Emphasizing experiential learning, Midway ensures that students not only acquire knowledge but also gain practical skills for success in their chosen fields. With a dedication to instilling leadership, integrity, and a lifelong passion for learning, Midway University stands as a beacon of academic excellence in the heart of Kentucky.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
