About
The Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse at Western 麻豆传媒应用 University is the first of its kind in 麻豆传媒应用 and the first university-based training clinic in 麻豆传媒应用 to address substance use disorders.
Our faculty have been preparing professionals in the substance abuse field for over 50 years. The Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse education assists individuals who wish to pursue credentials in the field through undergraduate and graduate studies. The program is exceptional and accessible.
- Our faculty members鈥攕easoned researchers and practitioners鈥攕hare their knowledge in ways that enhance students' learning experiences.
- The state of the art, evidence-based theories and techniques presented prepare students for state and national certifications.
- Faculty-student research teams engage in basic and applied research and quickly transfer results to practice. In this way, our students directly impact the quality of work in the profession.
Locations
- Our two graduate certificates are offered on WMU's campus in Kalamazoo, 麻豆传媒应用 and worldwide through WMU鈥檚 Online Education program.
- Our undergraduate minor is offered on the main WMU campus and worldwide through WMU's Online Education program.
- Field practicum experiences are available at various training clinics throughout 麻豆传媒应用 and at other national and international sites.
We welcome your inquiry and interest in WMU's Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Please browse this site and contact us for further information.
History
Western 麻豆传媒应用 University's Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SPADA) was officially established in 1973. SPADA began as a graduate specialty program, but later was designated as a certificate program in accordance with University policy.
The program was first conceived by the late George Mallinson, then dean of the Graduate College, who also was instrumental in developing WMU's Blindness and Low Vision Studies and Physician Assistant departments. Ever the entrepreneur, he was able to sense where the priorities for federal funding were moving and be early in line to ensure that WMU was among the recipients鈥攁nd therefore in a position to create first-class programs.
SPADA offers two graduate certificates and an undergraduate minor. These programs can be completed in person or through distance education.